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Sony A7R II vs Sony W380

Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R
  • Updated by Sony A7R III
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony A7R II vs Sony W380, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and W380 (14MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and W380 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The A7R II was announced 5 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A7R II scores vs the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony W380

 A7R II W380 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2010Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A7R II

 W380 A7R II 

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony W380

 A7R II W380 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A7R II and the W380.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and W380 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R II and W380.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R II using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern A7R II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
Portrait photography with Sony W380
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low battery (290 CIPA)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R II Travel photography info
Sony W380 Travel photography info
62
weather proofing
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
low battery (290 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery (290 per charge)
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R II
Vlogging with Sony W380
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Sony A7R II vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony W380
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2015-06-10 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 7974 x 5316 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 399 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625g (1.38 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3434 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,913 $44