Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A390
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A380
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very well matched but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe XZ-10 was released 2 years later than the A390 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the XZ-10 scores vs the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony A390
| XZ-10 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus XZ-10
| A390 | XZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony A390
| XZ-10 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 offers external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 and the A390.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and A390.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A390 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-01-30 | 2010-07-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 photos | 230 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $428 | $500 |