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Sony A350 vs Sony A380

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Sony A350 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A350 versus Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A350 was announced 14 months before the A380 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A350 matches up versus the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A380

 A350 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A350

 A380 A350 
AnnouncedAugust 2009June 2008Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A380

 A350 A380 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Sony A350 versus Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A350 vs the A380.

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A380 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and A380.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older A350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
Sony A380 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than competition in class (674g)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
51
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (674 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse recording
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Sony A350 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony A380
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-06-06 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674 gr (1.49 lb) 519 gr (1.14 lb)
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 rating 65 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.8
DXO Low light rating 595 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $899