Sony A390 vs Sony W370

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.