Sony A390 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony A390 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A390 was revealed 5 months earlier than the TX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A390 matches up against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 comes with external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony A390 versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A390 compared to the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and TX100V is 66 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A390 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.