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Sony A380 vs Sony QX10

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony A380 versus Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A380 was introduced 5 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A380 matches up versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony QX10

 A380 QX10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A380

 QX10 A380 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2009Newer by 49 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony QX10

 A380 QX10 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 provides outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A380 versus Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A380 versus the QX10.

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and QX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and QX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A380 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony QX10
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (105g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
53
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (105g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Sony A380 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Released 2009-08-24 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $899 $250