Sony A390 vs Sony WX5
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony A390 vs Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A390 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe A390 was unveiled about the same time to the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A390 scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony WX5
| A390 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A390
| WX5 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony WX5
| A390 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Sony A390 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A390 offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A390 against the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A390 and WX5 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A390 and WX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A390 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A390 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-28 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 143 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 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 | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $500 | $250 |
