Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A380 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A380 was released 10 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A380 grades against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony A380 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A380 and the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and RX100 VA is 68 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A380 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older A380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.