Sony A380 vs Sony A580

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony A380 versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A380 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the A580 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A380 scores versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A380 provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A380 and the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and A580 is 68 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and A580.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A580 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.