Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony A380

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and A380 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and A380.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A380 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.