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Sony A380 vs Sony TX10

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony A380 vs Sony TX10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the A380 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The A380 was unveiled 24 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A380 matches up vs the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony TX10

 A380 TX10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A380

 TX10 A380 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony TX10

 A380 TX10 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 enjoys external dimensions 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 TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A380 versus the TX10.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and TX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and TX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A380 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX10 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony TX10
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (500 shots)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A380
Travel photography with Sony TX10
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Sony A380 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony TX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-24 2011-08-16
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 gr (1.14 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $899 $309