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Sony A380 vs Sony A6600

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony A380 vs Sony A6600, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A380 was launched 11 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A380 scores versus the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A6600

 A380 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A380

 A6600 A380 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2009More recent by 121 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A6600

 A380 A6600 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A380 and the A6600.

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and A6600 is 68 and 77 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and A6600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A380 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony A6600
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography advice
Sony A6600 Sports photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (500 shots)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
84
good battery (810 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony A6600
9
lack of video recording
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
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Sony A380 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-24 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 gr (1.14 lbs) 503 gr (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 13.4
DXO Low light score 614 1497
Other
Battery life 500 shots 810 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $899 $1,198