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Sony A390 vs Sony WX9

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A380
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony A390 versus Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close but the A390 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A390 was revealed 5 months prior to the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A390 grades versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony WX9

 A390 WX9 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony A390

 WX9 A390 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony WX9

 A390 WX9 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 provides 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Sony A390 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A390 versus the WX9.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and WX9.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A390 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography information
Sony WX9 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A390
Sports photography with Sony WX9
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (230 shots)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A390
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Sony A390 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony WX9
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 549 grams (1.21 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $188