Sony A9 II vs Sony A380

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A9 II and Sony A380, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and A380 (14MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 II was introduced 10 years after the A380 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A9 II matches up against the A380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are available at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A9 II against the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and A380 is 62 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and A380.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A9 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A9 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.