Sony A390 vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A390 and Sony HX90V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A390 was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A390 scores against the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 has physical 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Sony A390 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A390 versus the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and HX90V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A390 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX90V will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.