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Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Sony A380 and Sony HX90V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A380 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A380 matches up vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony HX90V

 A380 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A380

 HX90V A380 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony HX90V

 A380 HX90V 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A380 comes with exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A380 and the HX90V.

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and HX90V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A380 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony HX90V
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography information
Sony HX90V Sports photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
9
can't record video
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic jack
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Sony A380 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony HX90V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-24 2015-04-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 gr (1.14 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $899 $440