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Canon 650D vs Sony A380

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Old Model is Canon 600D
  • Refreshed by Canon 700D
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Canon 650D vs Sony A380 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon 650D versus Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was introduced 3 years after the A380 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 650D scores vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Sony A380

 650D A380 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon 650D

 A380 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Sony A380

 650D A380 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 650D vs the A380.

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 650D and A380 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and A380.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 650D to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 650D should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 650D
Portrait photography with Sony A380
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography info
Sony A380 Street photography info
69
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography details
Sony A380 Sports photography details
58
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 650D
Travel photography with Sony A380
64
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 650D vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Sony A380
 Canon EOS 650DSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 650D Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-08-20 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 575g (1.27 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 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 21.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.8
DXO Low light score 722 614
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $498 $899