Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 II

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A390 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A390 was introduced 3 years before the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A390 scores against the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 features physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Sony A390 versus Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A390 compared to the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and RX100 II is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and RX100 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A390 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A390 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.