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Canon 1000D vs Sony A380

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Updated by Canon 1100D
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon 1000D and Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A380 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 1000D was brought out 13 months prior to the A380 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1000D grades against the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A380

 1000D A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon 1000D

 A380 1000D 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2008More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A380

 1000D A380 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D features external dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1000D and Sony A380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1000D vs the A380.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and A380 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and A380.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A380 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography info
Sony A380 Street photography info
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography features
Sony A380 Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography features
Sony A380 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1000D
Vlogging with Sony A380
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Sony A380
 Canon EOS 1000DSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 1000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Alternate name EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-07-22 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3888 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 gr (1.11 lbs) 519 gr (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.8
DXO Low light score 719 614
Other
Battery life 500 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $899