Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 Review

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This is the latest in our series of new reviews quickly in terms of output for the model we’ve reviewed. 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’re interested you should not just read the Quick Review, but also a camera that replaces the full review – in this case Sony Alpha 380.

Sony Alpha A390 is a replacement for the A380 – itself an upgrade of this A350, launched in 2008. All share three cameras feature set close together, including the still unique Sony Quick AF Live View system.

Sony Alpha A390 is essentially a Sony Alpha A380 with some subtle ergonomic changes, especially the larger new grip, and a plate of reconstituted. As a relatively minor upgrade, the A390 will not guarantee a review, full of depth, but we want to know what has changed in the midrange Sony’s latest DSLR. When we review the A380, one of the main criticisms we handle the camera is Sony’s change of grip, almost unanimously of the A350 into a more minimal, rather sharp line of his predecessor. Sony has taken a welcome step back in the right direction? Read on to find out.
A brief history for series SLRs Sony / Konica Minolta digital entry level

* 15/07/2005: Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (6 mp)
* 06/05/2006: Sony DSLR-A100 (10 mp)
* 01/07/2008: Sony DSLR-A200 (mp 10.2)
* 30/01/2008: Sony DSLR-A350 (14.2 mp) / Sony DSLR-A300 (mp 10.2)
* 05/18/2009: Sony DSLR-A380 (14.2 mp) / Sony DSLR-A330 (10.2 mp) / Sony DSLR-A230 (mp 10.2)
* 09/07/10: Sony DSLR-A390 (14.2 mp) / Sony DSLR-A290 (mp 14.2)

Compared to Alpha 380 – key differences

There are some slight differences between the A390 and its predecessor, but if you can summon the energy, the following is the complete list.

* Approximately 6g weight
* New, larger grip
* Re-position shutter release / switch on-off button and dial controls
* New texture and color to the dish-top (closer to the original A350)

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