Sony A390 vs Sony HX1
66 Imaging
54 Features
54 Overall
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67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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Sony A390 vs Sony HX1 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
- Released July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
Sony A390 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony A390 and Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A390 was introduced 16 months later than the HX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A390 scores versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A390 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony HX1
A390 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | April 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A390
HX1 | A390 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony HX1
A390 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony A390 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A390 offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A390 and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A390 and the HX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and HX1 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and HX1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A390 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A390 will give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A390 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony A390 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-28 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) | 544 grams (1.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 607 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $500 | $47,999 |