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Sony A390 vs Sony A6500

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
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Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A390 versus Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A390 was launched 7 years earlier than the A6500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A390 scores vs the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A6500

 A390 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony A390

 A6500 A390 
IntroducedOctober 2016July 2010More modern by 75 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony A6500

 A390 A6500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A390 provides external 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 A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A390 versus Sony A6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A390 vs the A6500.

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and A6500 is 66 and 81 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and A6500.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6500 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography information
Sony A6500 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography advice
Sony A6500 Sports photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
77
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6500 Landscape photography highlights
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6500 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
39
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony A390 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony A6500
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-28 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Total lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 grams (1.21 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.7
DXO Low light rating 607 1405
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $1,298