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Sony A380 vs Sony TX1

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony A380 vs Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was unveiled within a month of the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A380 grades versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony TX1

 A380 TX1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A380

 TX1 A380 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony TX1

 A380 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 features physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A380 versus the TX1.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and TX1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and TX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A380 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A380 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony TX1
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony TX1
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
53
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A380
Vlogging with Sony TX1
9
can't shoot video
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A380 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-24 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $899 $350