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Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

Based on 17 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

7
Bad:

6

Pros

In body image stabilisation, Quick AF during Live View, Articulating screen, Compact, lightweight design, Support for SDHC and Sony's own Memory Stick Duo cards
Live View, help guide, improved grip over previous design
Good RAW resolution, Reliable metering (most of the time - see 'cons'), Fastest AF in live view among 'traditional' DSLRs (but see disadvantages below), Coherent ergonomics for live view operation, Much improved handgrip over A380 (but sti

Cons

Noise at higher sensitivities, No video, Limited exposure compensation range
No AFassist lamp, small screen, no new technology over the previous a380 model
Soft JPEGs at all ISO settings, High ISO performance not on the same level as direct competitors, Smallest viewfinder of any APS-C DSLR, Protruding screen obstructs use of viewfinder, especially if you're wearing glasses, Limited external controls, No

By 5FWD on May 05, 2011

The Sony A390 is worth a look if price means everything to you, but there are definitely better DSLRs on the market, and in this case it's probably worth spending a little more on something like the Canon EOS 1100D. Sure, in some ways the Sony has...

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By APC Magazine on December 14, 2010

A top-flight DSLR is a joy to use, especially when it is fully mastered. But of course there is a hit to the back pocket for top-of-the-range. What if you want to simply test the water and get a decent camera but not mortgage the house?The Sony A390...

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By Digital Camera Buyer on October 13, 2010

Just misses the top marks due to what it lacks, rather than what it offers. A few more features would make this an excellent contenderOverall ...

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By Digital Photography School on October 01, 2010

To my considerable delight, we now find ourselves surrounded by a multiplicity of options when facing a choice of camera, especially in the interchangeable lens division.You want it small? Go for the Micro Four Thirds models or Sony’s NEX duo or...

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By PhotographyBLOG on September 13, 2010

The Sony A390 represents one of the most minor upgrades that we've ever seen, effectively adding a better handgrip to last year's model. The A380 didn't really add much to the A350 model that it replaced, so the 2010 Sony A390 is effectively...

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By TechRadar on August 19, 2010

With mirrorless hybrid cameras grabbing all the limelight, the D-SLR market's been a bit quiet of late. Just the right time, then, for Sony to pounce with two new cameras. The A390 is one of two new models aimed at beginners – the other is the...

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By ePHOTOzine on August 09, 2010

Sony's A390 is certainly a very capable camera and the results this camera is capable of producing should please many who want an easy to use introduction to shooting with a digital SLR. It's only weakness appears to be with noise at high ISO...

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By Good Gear Guide on August 05, 2010

Sony's DSLR-A390 (DSLRA390Y) is an entry-level digital SLR camera that can take great pictures, but it's not high on usability. It has a 14.2-megapixel, APS-C sized sensor and, despite being a fully fledged D-SLR with a mirror box, it has a...

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By PC Advisor on August 05, 2010

Sony's DLSR-A390 is capable of capturing vibrant and clear images, but its body could use some work. For starters, we'd like a dedicated button for the flash and for zooming in on photos in playback mode, and it's awkward to change the...

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By What Digital Camera on August 04, 2010

Make no bones about it: the A390 is the previous A380 model wrapped up in a new - and, it must be said, better - body, with no other changes to speak of. It's important to highlight this for any A380 users considering upgrading, though for brand new...

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