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Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A380 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A380 was revealed 9 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly big gap 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 RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A380 matches up vs the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony RX10 IV

 A380 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony A380

 RX10 IV A380 
RevealedSeptember 2017August 2009Newer by 98 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony RX10 IV

 A380 RX10 IV 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A380 offers external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A380 and the RX10 IV.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and RX10 IV is 68 and 52 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A380 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Street photography factors
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (500 shots)
77
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (1,095g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-24 2017-09-12
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 519g (1.14 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $899 $1,698