Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-7
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Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced July 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A390 and Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A390 was launched 16 months before the NEX-7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A390 matches up versus the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony NEX-7
A390 | NEX-7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony A390
NEX-7 | A390 | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 16 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony NEX-7
A390 | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 comes with 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) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A390 and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A390 and the NEX-7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and NEX-7 is 66 and 84 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and NEX-7.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-7 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-07-28 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 pounds) | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 607 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 430 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $500 | $699 |