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Sony A380 vs Sony RX1

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Sony A380 and Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A380 was announced 4 years prior to the RX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A380 grades versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony RX1

 A380 RX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony A380

 RX1 A380 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony RX1

 A380 RX1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A380 provides outer dimensions 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A380 versus the RX1.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and RX1 is 68 and 79 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and RX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A380 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
81
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography information
Sony RX1 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony RX1
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low battery power (500 per charge)
53
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1 Travel photography advice
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
64
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony RX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-24 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (1.14 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 93
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 14.3
DXO Low light score 614 2534
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $899 $2,798