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Sony A390 vs Sony WX300

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
Sony WX300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony WX300

 A390 WX300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A390

 WX300 A390 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony WX300

 A390 WX300 
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).

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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.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and WX300 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A390
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A390
Sports photography with Sony WX300
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A390
Vlogging with Sony WX300
9
can't record video
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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
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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