Sony A390 vs Sony WX50
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 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
- Superseded the Sony A380
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony WX50
A390 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony A390
WX50 | A390 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony WX50
A390 | WX50 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and WX50 is 66 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |