Sony A390 vs Sony WX300
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Older Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Sony A390 vs Sony WX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A390 was manufactured 3 years before the WX300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A390 matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony WX300
A390 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A390
WX300 | A390 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony WX300
A390 | WX300 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 has external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A390 compared to the WX300.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and WX300 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and WX300.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A390 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX300 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A390 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-28 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $330 |