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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A380, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 6 years after the A380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony A380

 Fujifilm X70 A380 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 78 months
Display size3"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 Fujifilm X70

 A380 Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A380

 Fujifilm X70 A380 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and the A380.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and A380 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and A380.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X70 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X70 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Sony A380
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sony A380
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X70
Sports photography with Sony A380
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography highlights
Sony A380 Travel photography highlights
78
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
60
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging features
Sony A380 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony A380
 Fujifilm X70Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-01-15 2009-08-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images 500 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $899