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Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Sony A390 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A390 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX400V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A390 scores against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony HX400V

 A390 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony A390

 HX400V A390 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony HX400V

 A390 HX400V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A390 has got outside 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A390 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A390 and the HX400V.

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and HX400V is 66 and 62 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and HX400V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A390 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX400V will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low battery pack (230 shots)
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (660 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (660g)
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Sony A390 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-28 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 gr (1.21 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
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
Retail cost $500 $448