Sony A380 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A380 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar but the A380 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The A380 was unveiled 23 months before the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A380 matches up versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 has exterior dimensions 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A380 compared to the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and HX7V is 68 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and HX7V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A380 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.