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Sony A390 vs Sony WX10

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A380
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony A390 and Sony WX10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the A390 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A390 was launched 5 months before the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A390 matches up versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony WX10

 A390 WX10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A390

 WX10 A390 
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony WX10

 A390 WX10 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A390 enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Sony A390 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A390 versus the WX10.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and WX10 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and WX10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A390 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX10 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A390
Street photography with Sony WX10
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-28 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 549 grams (1.21 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 607 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
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 One One
Retail cost $500 $200