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Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
Sony TX200V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony TX200V

 A390 TX200V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A390

 TX200V A390 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony TX200V

 A390 TX200V 
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).

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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.

Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and TX200V is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A390
Street photography with Sony TX200V
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery life (230 shots)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
53
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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
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