Sony A7S II vs Sony A380

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony A7S II versus Sony A380, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very well matched but the A7S II (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The A7S II was announced 6 years later than the A380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A7S II scores vs the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7S II enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A7S II against the A380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and A380 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and A380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7S II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A380 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A7S II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.