Nikon D3500 vs Sony A380
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Older Model is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
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Here is a thorough review of the Nikon D3500 vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D3500 was revealed 9 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D3500 grades vs the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Sony A380
| D3500 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2018 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon D3500
| A380 | D3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Sony A380
| D3500 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D3500 vs the A380.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and A380 is 72 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3500 and A380.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3500 to provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D3500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Nikon D3500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon D3500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2018-08-29 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 365g (0.80 lb) | 519g (1.14 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1550 photos | 500 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14a | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $397 | $899 |
