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Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony A390
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sony A390 and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A390 was introduced 8 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A390 scores vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony RX100 VI

 A390 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A390

 RX100 VI A390 
ReleasedJune 2018July 2010More modern by 95 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony RX100 VI

 A390 RX100 VI 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 has outer 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 RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A390 and the RX100 VI.

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and RX100 VI is 66 and 88 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A390 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VI will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A390
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A390
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low battery power (230 per charge)
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
53
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
lighter than average in class (301g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery life (240 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery power (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A390
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
9
no video
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (301g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone port
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Sony A390 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-28 2018-06-05
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 grams (1.21 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $1,198