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Sony A390 vs Sony A33

Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony A390 vs Sony A33 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A380
Sony A33
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony A33

 A390 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony A390

 A33 A390 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony A33

 A390 A33 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2010Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A390 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A390 and A33 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sony A390 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A390 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A390 Street photography information
Sony A33 Street photography information
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A390
Sports photography with Sony A33
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A390 Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
53
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low battery (340 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
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Sony A390 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A390 and Sony A33
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390Sony SLT-A33
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