Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V
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Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Old Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Sony A390 versus Sony TX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A390 was introduced 18 months prior to the TX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A390 scores vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony TX200V
A390 | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A390
TX200V | A390 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony TX200V
A390 | TX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A390 has outside 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A390 versus Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A390 compared to the TX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and TX200V is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and TX200V.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A390 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX200V will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-07-28 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $500 | $500 |