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| Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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 Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 14 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Image sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 0.93 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 15.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 14.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | BIONZ |
| Lens mount |
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|---|---|
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 1.5 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Flash |
| Contrast autofocus | no |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 9 |
| Image stabiliser | Built-in |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes |
| Camera shutter type | Mechanical |
|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| Number of exposures | 3 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes |
| WB Bracketing | No |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Flash sync speed | 1/160s |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 10 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | TTL |
| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 2.5 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 2.5 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 2.5 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 0.7±EV |
| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|
| Weight | 17.53 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.04 in |
| Height | 3.82 in |
| Depth | 3.29 in |
| Power source type |
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|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA) | 500 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| Energy Star certified | no |
| Image editing modes |
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| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 3200 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4592 x 3056 px |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | no |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| HDR | no |
| AEB/HDR support | yes |
| Screen size | 2.7 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | yes |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 230400 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74 x |
| Separate info display | no |
| Video recording | no |
|---|---|
| HD type | Not supported |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 2.5 fps |
| Body type | SLR |
|---|---|
| Body material | Plastic |
| Colour of product | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards |
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|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | yes |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| DC-in jack | yes |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Firewire | no |
The Sony A390 is a new 14 megapixel DSLR that fixes one of the major gripes about its predecessor, the A380, namely its incredibly difficult to hold handgrip. The Sony A390 otherwise retains all the key features of its predecessor, including a 2.7 inch tilting LCD screen, Live View, anti-dust system, ISO range of 100-3200, body anti-shake system, eye-start auto-focus system and Dynamic Range Optimiser. Find out if the new hand-grip makes all the difference by reading our in-depth Sony A390 DSLR review.
This is the latest in our series of new 'Quick Reviews.' We will be using this format for cameras that are operationally similar and identical in terms of output to models we've already reviewed. We test to confirm the image quality is identical, then concentrate the review on the differences between the two cameras. To learn everything about the camera you are interested in we recommend reading not only the Quick Review but also the full review of the camera that it replaces - in this case the Sony Alpha 380.
The 14.2-megapixel Alpha DSLR-A390 is a decent digital SLR, even it is essentially the same as last year's Alpha DSLR-A380. Its budget price tag is about right, its live-view mode is simple but effective, and its pictures are perfectly passable. It's worth a look if you're not feeling flush
Sony's A390 SLR has a 14.2Mp sensor, Live View and tilting LCD
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Sony DSLR-A390 review, find out how the DSLR-A390 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Sony A390 is a 14.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CCD sensor and Sony/Minolta Alpha mount. Read our A390 review to find its pros and cons.
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