Sony A390 vs Sony HX200V
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Sony A390 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Refreshed by Sony HX300
Sony A390 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Lets look much closer at the Sony A390 and Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A390 was manufactured 21 months prior to the HX200V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A390 scores vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A390 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony HX200V
A390 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A390
HX200V | A390 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony HX200V
A390 | HX200V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony A390 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 provides external 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check out the Sony A390 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A390 versus the HX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and HX200V.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A390 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX200V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A390 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-28 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $480 |