Sony A380 vs Sony NEX-7

Here is a extensive comparison of the Sony A380 vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A380 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A380 grades versus the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A380 has 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) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A380 vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A380 vs the NEX-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and NEX-7 is 68 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and NEX-7.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A380 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.