Sony A390 vs Sony A33
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Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Successor is Sony A35
Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Sony A390 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A390 was revealed around the same time to the A33 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A390 matches up against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A33
A390 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A390
A33 | A390 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony A33
A390 | A33 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | August 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A390 versus Sony A33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A390 against the A33.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and A33.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you really should take the age of the products into consideration.
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Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-07-28 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549g (1.21 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 607 | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $500 | $230 |