Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and the Olympus TG-630 iHS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 was introduced in July 2010 and Olympus TG-630 iHS was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.7" 230k dot Tilting Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus TG-630 iHS Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
      4. Advantage of Olympus TG-630 iHS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Olympus TG-630 iHS.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      •   Weight - 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 over Olympus TG-630 iHS.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Longer Battery Life 230 shots vs 220 shots

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      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A700
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      APS-C

      10.24 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A230
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A100
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Advantage of Olympus TG-630 iHS

      Olympus TG-630 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus TG-630 iHS over Sony Alpha DSLR-A390.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 vs 3968 x 2976
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz) vs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus TG-630 iHS.

      Olympus TG-610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus TG-810
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus TG-310
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus TG-320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus TG-820 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus TG-830 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Samsung WB2200F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus TG-630 iHS
        Face Detection
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Olympus TG-630 iHS
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life230 shots220 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 has a 2.7" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution and Olympus TG-630 iHS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 with Tilting screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.74x (0.49x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus TG-630 iHS.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 features a 14.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Olympus TG-630 iHS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus TG-630 iHS can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 has an HDMI and Olympus TG-630 iHS has a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 comes with NP-FH50 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 has a single SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Olympus TG-630 iHS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A390, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus TG-630 iHS. Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps. Olympus TG-630 iHS can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m at ISO 100 on Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A390.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 body has dimensions of 128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39") and Olympus TG-630 iHS body has dimensions of 98 x 66 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.6 x 0.87"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 weighs 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz) and Olympus TG-630 iHS weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz).

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

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      98 mm

      66 mm

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      86 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Olympus TG-630 iHS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      82
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      82
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Olympus TG-630 iHS and give them scores of 61 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      71
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      75
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      70
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A390

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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