Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5
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Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Old Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A390 was brought out 2 months after the NEX-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A390 grades versus the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony NEX-5
A390 | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A390
NEX-5 | A390 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony NEX-5
A390 | NEX-5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A390 has physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A390 compared to the NEX-5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and NEX-5 is 66 and 89 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and NEX-5.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-07-28 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Total lenses | 143 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 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 | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 607 | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $500 | $599 |