Sony A380 vs Sony W550
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Sony A380 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Sony A380 vs Sony W550 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sony A380 vs Sony W550, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close but the A380 (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A380 was released 23 months earlier than the W550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A380 scores against the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A380 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W550
A380 | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony A380
W550 | A380 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W550
A380 | W550 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A380 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A380 provides external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Sony A380 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A380 versus the W550.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and W550 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Sony A380 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and W550.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A380 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older A380 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A380 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-24 | 2011-07-24 |
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 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | - | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 519 gr (1.14 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 style | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | - |
Retail pricing | $899 | $119 |