Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Overview
First introduced in July, 2010,
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 is a 14 MP
DSLR with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.7 mm) sized CCD sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony A380
with Alpha DSLR-A390. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony A390 with Sony A380
Sony A390 comes with a 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.26 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
- Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Sensor resolution of Sony A390 ~ 4582 x 3055 pixels.
Sony A390 has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 369.0 mm².
There are approximate 13,998,010 photosites (pixels) on this area.
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Sony A390
|
2010
|
|
14MP
|
100 - 3200
|
549g
|
128 x 97 x 86mm
|
|
Sony A380
|
2009
|
|
14MP
|
100 - 3200
|
519g
|
128 x 97 x 71mm
|
|
Sony A330
|
2009
|
|
10MP
|
100 - 3200
|
529g
|
128 x 97 x 71mm
|
|
Sony A350
|
2008
|
|
14MP
|
100 - 3200
|
674g
|
131 x 99 x 75mm
|
|
Sony A300
|
2008
|
|
10MP
|
100 - 3200
|
632g
|
131 x 99 x 75mm
|
Proc and Cons of Sony A390
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 with competitors in entry-level dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Tilting Screen |
Optical Viewfinder |
RAW Support |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
9 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization |
External Flash |
AF Face Detection |
3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
549g Light Body |
2 AE Bracketing Range |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Low Screen Resolution: 230k dots |
Low Battery Life: 230 shots |
No Articulating Screen |
No Full HD Video |
Small LCD Screen: 2" |
Slow Continuous Shooting: 230 fps |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 has an Overall Score of 61/100
and ranked #107 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #309
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Sony A390 Scores
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Average Scores in Entry-Level DSLR
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Value For Money Score
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Physical Dimensions of Sony A390
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 weighs 549g and has external dimensions
of 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level DSLR cameras is 538g,
Sony A390
is 11 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Sony A390
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Entry-Level DSLR Cameras
Sony A390
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Dimensions |
Alpha DSLR-A390 |
|
Sony A380
|
519 g
|
549 g
|
128 x 97 x 71 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
|
Sony A350
|
674 g
|
549 g
|
131 x 99 x 75 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
|
Sony A58
|
492 g
|
549 g
|
129 x 95 x 78 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
|
Sony A37
|
506 g
|
549 g
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
|
Nikon D3200
|
505 g
|
549 g
|
125 x 96 x 77 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
|
Sony A55
|
500 g
|
549 g
|
124 x 92 x 85 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
|
Nikon D3100
|
505 g
|
549 g
|
124 x 96 x 75 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
|
Nikon D3300
|
430 g
|
549 g
|
124 x 98 x 76 mm
|
128 x 97 x 86 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Announced |
July, 2010 |
Body Type |
Compact SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
143 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
2" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.49 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
9 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
10.00 |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CCD |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
Sensor Area |
369.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
14 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4592 x 3056 |
Max Native ISO |
3200 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
None |
Video Formats |
|
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
230 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-FH50 |
Physical |
Weight |
549 g |
Physical Dimensions |
128 x 97 x 86 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|