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Sony A380 vs Sony A390

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
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Sony A380 vs Sony A390 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony A380 and Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A380 was manufactured 11 months before the A390 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A380 grades against the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A390

 A380 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A380

 A390 A380 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A390

 A380 A390 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A380 provides outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Sony A380 and Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A380 compared to the A390.

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and A390 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and A390.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
Sony A390 Portrait photography features
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony A390
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography details
Sony A390 Travel photography details
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
Sony A390 Landscape photography factors
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Sony A380 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A390
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-08-24 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 11.5
DXO Low light score 614 607
Other
Battery life 500 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $899 $500