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Sony A380 vs Sony W220

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 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
  • Replacement is Sony A390
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony A380 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A380 and Sony W220, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A380 (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was launched 8 months after the W220 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A380 grades vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W220

 A380 W220 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony A380

 W220 A380 

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W220

 A380 W220 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A380 has external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A380 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A380 against the W220.

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and W220 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and W220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A380 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A380 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A380 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (500 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony W220
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery power (500 shots)
no Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A380 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W220
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 519 grams (1.14 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $899 $160