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Sony A380 vs Sony W380

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A380 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony A380 and Sony W380, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the A380 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was brought out 4 months prior to the W380 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A380 grades vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W380

 A380 W380 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A380

 W380 A380 

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W380

 A380 W380 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 offers 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) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A380 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A380 and the W380.

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and W380 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and W380.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A380 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony W380
71
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony W380
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sony A380 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W380
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz 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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $899 $44