Sony A390 vs Sony H200
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Sony A390 vs Sony H200 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
- Replaced the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Announced January 2013
Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony A390 and Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A390 was brought out 3 years prior to the H200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A390 grades against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony H200
A390 | H200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony A390
H200 | A390 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony H200
A390 | H200 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A390 provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Compare the Sony A390 and Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A390 versus the H200.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and H200 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and H200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A390 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H200 will deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony A390 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-28 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 20cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 pounds) | 530g (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 607 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $250 |