Sony A380 vs Sony W350
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Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Sony A380 vs Sony W350, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the A380 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A380 was manufactured 4 months before the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A380 scores versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W350
A380 | W350 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A380
W350 | A380 |
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Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W350
A380 | W350 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Sony A380 vs Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A380 against the W350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and W350 is 68 and 97 respectively.
Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and W350.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The A380 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.
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Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 519 grams (1.14 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $899 | $200 |