Sony A390 vs Sony HX7V
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Sony A390 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Announced July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sony A390 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony A390 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A390 was brought out 11 months earlier than the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A390 scores versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A390 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony HX7V
A390 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A390
HX7V | A390 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony HX7V
A390 | HX7V | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony A390 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 features outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A390 versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A390 versus the HX7V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and HX7V is 66 and 92 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and HX7V.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A390 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX7V will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A390 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A390 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-28 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
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 | One | One |
Launch pricing | $500 | $499 |