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Sony A380 vs Sony W350

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A380 vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W350

 A380 W350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A380

 W350 A380 

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W350

 A380 W350 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A380 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and W350 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A380 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony W350
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony W350
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
53
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony W350
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Sony A380 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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