Sony A390 vs Sony W230
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Sony A390 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Old Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
Sony A390 vs Sony W230 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony A390 and Sony W230, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A390 was unveiled 18 months after the W230 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A390 matches up against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A390 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony W230
A390 | W230 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony A390
W230 | A390 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony W230
A390 | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony A390 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A390 provides physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Sony A390 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A390 against the W230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and W230 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and W230.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A390 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A390 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A390 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A390 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-28 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 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) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $500 | $180 |