Sony A380 vs Sony TX7

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A380 vs Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was introduced 4 months earlier than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A380 matches up versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 has physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A380 versus the TX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and TX7 is 68 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and TX7.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A380 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A380 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.