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Sony A390 vs Sony W510

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony A390 vs Sony W510, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A390 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A390 was revealed 5 months prior to the W510 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A390 grades versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony W510

 A390 W510 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A390

 W510 A390 

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony W510

 A390 W510 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A390 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony A390 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A390 compared to the W510.

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and W510 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and W510.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A390 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A390 will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A390
Portrait photography with Sony W510
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
53
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony W510
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Sony A390 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-28 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549g (1.21 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $99