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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Following is a extended review of the Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was revealed 8 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A380 grades against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony RX100 V

 A380 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A380

 RX100 V A380 
LaunchedOctober 2016August 2009More modern by 86 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony RX100 V

 A380 RX100 V 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A380 vs the RX100 V.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and RX100 V is 68 and 89 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A380 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
66
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A380
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than others (299 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
9
no video recording
81
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (299g)
no mic port
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Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-24 2016-10-06
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 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
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
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 All around rating 67 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.4
DXO Low light rating 614 586
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $899 $998