Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A380 was brought out 11 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly significant gap 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 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A380 grades vs the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 offers external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A380 vs Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A380 vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and RX100 VII is 68 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and RX100 VII.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A380 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VII will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A380 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.