Sony A390 vs Sony W560

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Sony A390 and Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.