Sony A300 vs Sony A380
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Sony A300 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Launched January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330
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Sony A300 vs Sony A380 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A300 versus Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A300 was released 19 months prior to the A380 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A300 scores vs the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A300 vs Sony A380 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A300 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A380
A300 | A380 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A300
A380 | A300 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2008 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony A380
A300 | A380 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Sony A300 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A300 provides physical measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Examine the Sony A300 versus Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A300 against the A380.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A300 and A380 is 64 and 68 respectively.
Sony A300 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and A380.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A380 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony A300 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2008-01-30 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 632 gr (1.39 pounds) | 519 gr (1.14 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 538 | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $899 |