Sony A380 vs Sony HX200V

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony A380 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.