Sony A390 vs Sony QX1

Let's examine more closely at the Sony A390 versus Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A390 was launched 5 years before the QX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A390 matches up against the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 features exterior 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 QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A390 vs the QX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and QX1 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and QX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX1 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.