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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380

Portability
60
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Nikon D7500 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7200
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
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A380, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7500 was released 7 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the D7500 scores against the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Sony A380

 D7500 A380 
LaunchedApril 2017August 2009Fresher by 93 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon D7500

 A380 D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Sony A380

 D7500 A380 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D7500 comes with outside measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D7500 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D7500 against the A380.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and A380 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and A380.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D7500 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger D7500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography info
Sony A380 Street photography info
75
screen tilts
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D7500
Travel photography with Sony A380
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (21MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging info
Sony A380 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen
image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
9
can't record video
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Nikon D7500 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Sony A380
 Nikon D7500Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D7500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-04-12 2009-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 9
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 720g (1.59 pounds) 519g (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 67
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 11.8
DXO Low light score 1483 614
Other
Battery life 950 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15a NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,247 $899