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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 2 years later than the A390 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony A390

 Fujifilm SL1000 A390 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 A390 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A390

 Fujifilm SL1000 A390 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the A390.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A390 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A390.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Sony A390 Portrait photography features
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Sony A390 Street photography factors
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (659 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Sony A390 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Sony A390 Travel photography advice
54
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (659g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Sony A390 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others (659g)
9
no video
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A390
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lbs) 549 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 350 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $500