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Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Sony A390
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • New Model is Sony NEX-3N
Photography Glossary

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A390 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A390 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A390 grades against the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A390 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A390

 NEX-F3 A390 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony NEX-F3

 A390 NEX-F3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A390 has 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 NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A390 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A390 vs the NEX-F3.

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A390 and NEX-F3 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-F3 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A390 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A390
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
76
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 shots)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography information
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
better than average battery (470 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography highlights
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A390
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
9
can't record video
27
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Sony A390 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-28 2012-08-16
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Available lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 gr (1.21 lb) 314 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 607 1114
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 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
Price at launch $500 $470