Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Older Model is Sony RX100
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A380 and Sony RX100 II, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A380 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A380 scores vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony RX100 II
A380 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A380
RX100 II | A380 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony RX100 II
A380 | RX100 II | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A380 enjoys exterior measurements 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 RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Sony A380 and Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A380 versus the RX100 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and RX100 II is 68 and 89 respectively.
Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and RX100 II.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A380 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-24 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 519 grams (1.14 pounds) | 281 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 614 | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 350 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $899 | $598 |