Sony A390 vs Sony TX200V

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.

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.

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.

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

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.