• APS-C 342.8mm2
  • 6.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200

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Differences

Canon 10D advantages over Sony DSLR-A390

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 7.39 vs 5.16 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.55x vs 0.49x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Sony DSLR-A390 advantages over Canon 10D

  • Less expensive
    $600 vs $1999 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Newer
    14 years vs 21 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    549g vs 790g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 118k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 6.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A350

Canon 10D
Sony DSLR-A350
  • $1999
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 10D vs Sony DSLR-A350

Sony DSLR-A390
Sony DSLR-A350
  • $507
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSLR-A390 vs Sony DSLR-A350

Compared to Nikon D5000

Canon 10D
Nikon D5000
  • $1999
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 10D vs Nikon D5000

Sony DSLR-A390
Nikon D5000
  • $507
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony DSLR-A390 vs Nikon D5000

Compared to Sony DSLR-A290

Canon 10D
Sony DSLR-A290
  • $1999
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 10D vs Sony DSLR-A290

Sony DSLR-A390
Sony DSLR-A290
  • $507
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More viewfinder magnification

Compare Sony DSLR-A390 vs Sony DSLR-A290

Compared to Sony DSLR-A580

Canon 10D
Sony DSLR-A580
  • $1999
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 10D vs Sony DSLR-A580

Sony DSLR-A390
Sony DSLR-A580
  • $507
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony DSLR-A390 vs Sony DSLR-A580

Compared to Sony A33

Canon 10D
Sony A33
  • $1999
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $540
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 10D vs Sony A33

Sony DSLR-A390
Sony A33
  • $507
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $540
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Sony DSLR-A390 vs Sony A33

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