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Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony A380 and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A380 was manufactured 3 years before the HX200V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A380 matches up vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony HX200V

 A380 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A380

 HX200V A380 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony HX200V

 A380 HX200V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A380 vs the HX200V.

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A380 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (450 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
53
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (500 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
great battery (450 per charge)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery (450 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
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Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-24 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 gr (1.14 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 450 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $899 $480