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Sony A380 vs Sony T900

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sony A380 vs Sony T900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony T900

 A380 T900 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A380

 T900 A380 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony T900

 A380 T900 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony T900
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony T900
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
53
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony T900
9
lack of video recording
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Sony A380 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-24 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $899 $300