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Sony A380 vs Sony A560

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Sony A380 vs Sony A560 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A380 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A380 was unveiled 12 months prior to the A560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A380 grades versus the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A560

 A380 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A380

 A560 A380 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A560

 A380 A560 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A380 against the A560.

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and A560 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and A560.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony A560
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony A560
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography info
Sony A560 Sports photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery (500 per charge)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography factors
Sony A560 Travel photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 shots)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony A560
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A380 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A560
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-08-24 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type 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" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 519 gr (1.14 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 12.3
DXO Low light score 614 817
Other
Battery life 500 photos 1050 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $899 $650