Sony A380 vs Sony A550

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A380 vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A380 was brought out 3 months earlier than the A550 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A380 matches up against the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A380 vs the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and A550 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and A550.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.