Sony A390 vs Sony W370
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Sony A390 vs Sony W370 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
- Superseded the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony A390 versus Sony W370, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close but the A390 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A390 was released 7 months later than the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A390 matches up vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony W370
A390 | W370 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A390
W370 | A390 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony W370
A390 | W370 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 has outer 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Sony A390 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A390 compared to the W370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and W370 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and W370.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The A390 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent A390 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 grams (1.21 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $230 |