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Sony A9 II vs Sony A390

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A9
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Sony A9 II versus Sony A390, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and A390 (14MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and A390 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The A9 II was revealed 9 years after the A390 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A9 II matches up against the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A390

 A9 II A390 
LaunchedOctober 2019July 2010Newer by 112 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A9 II

 A390 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A390

 A9 II A390 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A9 II features physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A9 II compared to the A390.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and A390 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and A390.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 II will provide extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A9 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A390 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography highlights
Sony A390 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography features
Sony A390 Sports photography features
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
73
good battery (690 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
53
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II Landscape photography features
Sony A390 Landscape photography features
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (690 CIPA)
two card slots
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging details
Sony A390 Vlogging details
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
9
no video shooting
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony A390
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-10-03 2010-07-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,440k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 678g (1.49 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 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 690 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $4,498 $500