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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Updated by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 was unveiled 14 months after the A380 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD1 matches up vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony A380

 SD1 A380 
LaunchedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sigma SD1

 A380 SD1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony A380

 SD1 A380 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1 against the A380.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and A380 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and A380.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sigma SD1 to provide extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SD1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Sports photography information
Sony A380 Sports photography information
56
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
65
environment proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony A380
 Sigma SD1Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-21 2009-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4800 x 3200 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 76 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 519 grams (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 500 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $2,339 $899