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Sony A390 vs Sony WX50

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony A390
(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
  • Superseded the Sony A380
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A390 and Sony WX50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the A390 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A390 was brought out 18 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A390 matches up vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony WX50

 A390 WX50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A390

 WX50 A390 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony WX50

 A390 WX50 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony A390 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A390 against the WX50.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and WX50 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A390 and WX50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A390 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX50 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A390 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A390 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
53
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony WX50
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-28 2012-01-30
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 grams (1.21 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Launch pricing $500 $250