Sony a390 vs Canon EOS 1200D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a390 and Canon EOS 1200D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a390 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1200D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a390 were released 2010 and Canon EOS 1200D was released 2014. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a390 | 2010 |
Canon EOS 1200D | 2014 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a390 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1200D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a390 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 1200D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a390 has a 14 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1200D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a390 |
14 MP
14033152 pixels 4592 x 3056 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Canon EOS 1200D has a 28 % larger resolution than Sony a390. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 1200D has a larger ISO-range than Sony a390. Canon EOS 1200D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Sony a390 has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a390 | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS 1200D | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a390
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1200D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a390 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1200D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a390 | 2,5 |
Canon EOS 1200D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 1200D. Sadly, the Sony a390 does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a390 weighs 549 gr (equal to 1.21 lb) which is 14% heavier than Canon EOS 1200D and its 480 gr (or 1.06 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a390 | 549 gr 1.21 lb |
Canon EOS 1200D | 480 gr 1.06 lb |
Sony a390 vs Canon EOS 1200D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a390 and Canon EOS 1200D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Name | Sony a390 | Canon EOS 1200D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Release Year | 2010 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2010-06-09 | 2014-02-12 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 549 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
Resolution | 4592 x 3056 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Megapixels | 14 MP | 18 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 2.7” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230400 | 460000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Frames per second | 2,5 fps | 3 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 10 meters | 9 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
H.264 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (Optional) | Yes (E3 connector) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a390 |
Canon EOS 1200D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 shots | 500 shots |
Width | 128 mm | 130 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 100 mm |
Depth | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Weight | 549 gram | 480 gram |