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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
  • Updated by Nikon D3300
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D3200 and Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3200 was unveiled 2 years later than the A380 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D3200 grades vs the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Sony A380

 D3200 A380 
LaunchedJuly 2012August 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon D3200

 A380 D3200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Sony A380

 D3200 A380 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D3200 vs the A380.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and A380 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and A380.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer D3200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3200
Portrait photography with Sony A380
78
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
65
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography information
Sony A380 Travel photography information
59
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging highlights
Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
27
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D3200 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Sony A380
 Nikon D3200Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-07-25 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 67
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 11.8
DXO Low light rating 1131 614
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $530 $899