Sony A390 vs Sony A450
66 Imaging
54 Features
54 Overall
54
65 Imaging
54 Features
52 Overall
53
Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Superseded the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony A390 vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A390 was manufactured 7 months later than the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A390 scores versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A450
A390 | A450 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A390
A450 | A390 |
---|
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony A450
A390 | A450 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Sony A390 vs Sony A450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A390 versus the A450.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and A450.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A390 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-07-28 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) | 560 gr (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 607 | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 1050 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $1,241 |