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Sony A380 vs Sony T110

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A380 vs Sony T110, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the T110 (16MP) is pretty similar but the A380 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was launched 16 months earlier than the T110 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A380 matches up versus the T110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony T110

 A380 T110 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Sony A380

 T110 A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony T110

 A380 T110 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 provides external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony T110 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A380 vs Sony T110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A380 versus the T110.

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and T110 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and T110.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A380 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony T110 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony T110
71
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography info
Sony T110 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
56
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T110 as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
27
MP count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography factors
Sony T110 Travel photography factors
53
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony T110 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony T110
9
can't shoot video
28
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sony A380 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony T110
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 gr (1.14 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $899 $199