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Sony A380 vs Sony a5100

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Sony a5000
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Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony A380 and Sony a5100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A380 was introduced 6 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A380 scores vs the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony a5100

 A380 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sony A380

 a5100 A380 
AnnouncedAugust 2014August 2009More modern by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony a5100

 A380 a5100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A380 offers exterior measurements 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 a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Sony A380 and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A380 vs the a5100.

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and a5100 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and a5100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to offer you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography details
Sony a5100 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography info
Sony a5100 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
82
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography info
Sony a5100 Travel photography info
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
80
good battery pack (400 per charge)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony a5100 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony a5100
9
no video
34
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Sony A380 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony a5100
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha a5100
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-24 2014-08-17
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Available lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.14 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 12.7
DXO Low light score 614 1347
Other
Battery life 500 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $899 $448