Sony A390 vs Sony W290
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Sony A390 vs Sony W290 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
- Launched July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
Sony A390 vs Sony W290 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Sony A390 vs Sony W290, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively close but the A390 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A390 was released 18 months after the W290 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A390 scores against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A390 vs Sony W290 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony W290
A390 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony A390
W290 | A390 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony W290
A390 | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A390 provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Sony A390 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A390 vs the W290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A390 and W290 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and W290.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A390 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A390 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A390 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A390 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-28 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 607 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $500 | $230 |