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Sony A380 vs Sony W530

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A380 vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony A380 vs Sony W530, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable but the A380 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was introduced 16 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A380 grades against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W530

 A380 W530 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A380

 W530 A380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W530

 A380 W530 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 provides outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A380 vs Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A380 and the W530.

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and W530 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and W530.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The A380 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more aged A380 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony W530
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony W530
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery (500 shots)
26
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
53
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony W530
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery (500 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony A380 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W530
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-24 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $899 $269