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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Sony A7R IV and Sony A390, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and A390 (14MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and A390 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was released 9 years after the A390 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A7R IV grades against the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony A390

 A7R IV A390 
ReleasedJuly 2019July 2010More modern by 110 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A7R IV

 A390 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony A390

 A7R IV A390 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV compared to the A390.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and A390 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R IV and A390.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7R IV will show more detail as a result of its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A7R IV should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography factors
Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
88
has manual focus
great megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography information
Sony A390 Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
Sony A390 Sports photography information
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (670 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (670 shots)
two card slots
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery power (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
Sony A390 Vlogging advice
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
9
no video
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony A390
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-07-16 2010-07-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9504 x 6336 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,440k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 665g (1.47 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 99 66
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 11.5
DXO Low light rating 3344 607
Other
Battery life 670 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,498 $500