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Sony A390 vs Sony W560

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A390 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony A390 and Sony W560, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the A390 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A390 was released 5 months before the W560 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A390 matches up against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony W560

 A390 W560 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A390

 W560 A390 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony W560

 A390 W560 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A390 features outer dimensions 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A390 vs the W560.

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A390 and W560 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and W560.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A390 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler.

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
53
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony A390 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony W560
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 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
Fastest 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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549g (1.21 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
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 recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $139