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Sony A390 vs Sony QX10

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A380
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony A390 versus Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The A390 was released 4 years earlier than the QX10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A390 matches up against the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony QX10

 A390 QX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A390

 QX10 A390 
ReleasedSeptember 2013July 2010Newer by 37 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony QX10

 A390 QX10 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A390 has physical dimensions 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 QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Sony A390 versus Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A390 and the QX10.

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and QX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and QX10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A390 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX10 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
36
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Sony A390 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2010-07-28 2013-09-04
Body design Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1440x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 gr (1.21 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $250