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Sony A390 vs Sony W350

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 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
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A390 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A390 versus Sony W350, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A390 was revealed 7 months later than the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A390 grades against the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony W350

 A390 W350 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A390

 W350 A390 

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony W350

 A390 W350 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A390 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A390 vs the W350.

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and W350 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and W350.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The A390 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger A390 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low battery power (230 CIPA)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A390
Travel photography with Sony W350
53
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A390
Vlogging with Sony W350
9
no video recording
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Sony A390 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 grams (1.21 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $200