Sony A380 vs Sony S930

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A380 versus Sony S930, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A380 was manufactured 8 months later than the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A380 scores vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A380 and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and S930 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and S930.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A380 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A380 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A380 provides an advantage in sensor technology.