Sony A380 vs Sony T900

The following is a complete review of the Sony A380 and Sony T900, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A380 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A380 was introduced 7 months after the T900 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A380 matches up against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 and Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A380 versus the T900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and T900 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and T900.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A380 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A380 will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher A380 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.