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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Updated by Sony RX100 V
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A380 versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was revealed 6 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A380 scores vs the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony RX100 IV

 A380 RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony A380

 RX100 IV A380 
AnnouncedJune 2015August 2009Newer by 70 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony RX100 IV

 A380 RX100 IV 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 offers external 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 RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A380 versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A380 vs the RX100 IV.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and RX100 IV is 68 and 89 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A380 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
71
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
65
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery (500 shots)
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (16.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography features
53
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
86
lighter than others in class (298g)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 IV Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
81
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (298g)
no mic jack
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony RX100 IV
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-24 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 gr (1.14 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 614 562
Other
Battery life 500 shots 280 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $898