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Sony A390 vs Sony A560

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
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Sony A390 vs Sony A560 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony A390 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A390 was brought out within a month of the A560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A390 scores against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A560

 A390 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A390

 A560 A390 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony A560

 A390 A560 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A390 vs Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A390 compared to the A560.

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and A560.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography info
Sony A560 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low battery life (230 shots)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A390
Travel photography with Sony A560
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A560 Landscape photography highlights
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging details
Sony A560 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Sony A390 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony A560
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-28 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 grams (1.21 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.3
DXO Low light score 607 817
Other
Battery life 230 images 1050 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $500 $650