Olympus 7010 vs Sony A380

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7010 vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was launched at a similar time to the A380 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7010 grades versus the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 7010 against the A380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and A380.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7010 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A380 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.