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Sony A390 vs Sony TX10

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A390 versus Sony TX10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A390 was brought out 12 months earlier than the TX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A390 scores vs the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony TX10

 A390 TX10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A390

 TX10 A390 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony TX10

 A390 TX10 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 provides exterior measurements 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 TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony A390 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A390 compared to the TX10.

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and TX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and TX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A390 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX10 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A390 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low battery (230 shots)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A390
Vlogging with Sony TX10
9
no video recording
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Sony A390 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony TX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-28 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 gr (1.21 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $309