Sony A380 vs Sony HX400V

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A380 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A380 matches up versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 provides physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A380 vs the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A380 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX400V will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.