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Sony A350 vs Sony A390

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
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Sony A350 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A350 and Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A350 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A390 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A350 scores vs the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A390

 A350 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A350

 A390 A350 
RevealedJuly 2010June 2008Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A390

 A350 A390 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A390 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A350 and the A390.

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and A390 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A350 and A390.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A350 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography information
Sony A390 Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than average (674 grams)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography advice
Sony A390 Sports photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Sony A350 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony A390
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-06-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674g (1.49 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.5
DXO Low light rating 595 607
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $500