Sony A390 vs Sony WX150

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony A390 vs Sony WX150, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A390 was launched 19 months earlier than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A390 scores vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A390 provides external 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) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A390 vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A390 and the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and WX150 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and WX150.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A390 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX150 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.