Sony A100 vs Sony A380

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony A100 and Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A100 was released 4 years earlier than the A380 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A100 grades vs the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A100 has outside measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A100 versus the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and A380 is 64 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and A380.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A380 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.