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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A380, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and A380 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was introduced 11 years later than the A380 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z7 II scores vs the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony A380

 Z7 II A380 
RevealedOctober 2020August 2009More recent by 136 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Nikon Z7 II

 A380 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony A380

 Z7 II A380 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II and the A380.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and A380 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and A380.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Sony A380 Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
excellent MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A380 Travel photography highlights
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent MP (46MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony A380
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-10-14 2009-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 15 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 519 grams (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $2,997 $899