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Canon SL3 vs Sony A380

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Other Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Succeeded the Canon SL2
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
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • New Model is Sony A390
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SL3 vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL3 was announced 9 years later than the A380 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SL3 matches up against the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A380

 SL3 A380 
LaunchedApril 2019August 2009More recent by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon SL3

 A380 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A380

 SL3 A380 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL3 and the A380.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and A380 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and A380.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SL3 to offer you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SL3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Sony A380
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Sony A380
70
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (1,070 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Sony A380
82
better than average battery (1,070 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Sony A380
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,070 shots)
lack of image stabilization
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL3
Vlogging with Sony A380
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A380
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also called EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 449g (0.99 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 1070 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $899