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Sony A390 vs Sony W370

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Sony A390
(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  • Superseded the Sony A380
Sony W370
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony W370

 A390 W370 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A390

 W370 A390 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony W370

 A390 W370 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A390 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and W370 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A390 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony A390 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony W370
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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