Canon 350D vs Sony A380

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon 350D vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 350D was unveiled 5 years before the A380 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 350D matches up versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 350D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are provided at Canon 350D Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 350D has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 350D and the A380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 350D and A380 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and A380.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A380 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 350D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.