Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A390Alpha DSLR-A580
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564912 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12803568 x 2368, 3568 x 2368, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 exposures, Hi / Lo level selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points915
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points3
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute MatteSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Lens MountSony ASony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x0.53x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      DxO Low Light ISO6071121
      DxO Color Depth22.523.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.513.3
      DxO Overall Score6680
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31")
      Weight (inc. batteries)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Battery PackNP-FH50NP-FM500H
      Battery Life230 shots1050 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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