Sony A390 vs Sony HX100V

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A390 vs Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A390 was released 15 months earlier than the HX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A390 grades versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A390 comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A390 vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A390 versus the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and HX100V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and HX100V.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A390 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX100V will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A390 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.