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Sony A390 vs Sony A450

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
Sony A450
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A450

 A390 A450 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed 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 dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony A390 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
not so great battery (230 shots)
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography highlights
Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
53
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony A450
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Sony A390 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony 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