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Sony A7R III vs Sony A380

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony A7R III and Sony A380, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A380 (14MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was announced 8 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A7R III scores against the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A380

 A7R III A380 
LaunchedOctober 2017August 2009Fresher by 100 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A7R III

 A380 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A380

 A7R III A380 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 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).

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Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and A380 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and A380.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R III with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R III will produce extra detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony A380
86
manual focus
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R III
Street photography with Sony A380
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony A380
74
great battery life (650 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
high resolution (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R III
Vlogging with Sony A380
37
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony A380
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-10-25 2009-08-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest 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 autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 gr (1.45 pounds) 519 gr (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 67
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 11.8
DXO Low light score 3523 614
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $2,800 $899