Sony A380 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a complete review of the Sony A380 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The A380 was launched 7 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A380 matches up versus the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A380 has 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 RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A380 and the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and RX1R II is 68 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and RX1R II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A380 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.