Sony A390 vs Sony S980

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony A390 vs Sony S980, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The A390 was brought out 18 months later than the S980 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A390 scores against the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A390 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A390 against the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and S980 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and S980.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A390 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A390 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A390 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.