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Sony A380 vs Sony W710

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 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  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony A380 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony A380 vs Sony W710, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the A380 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was launched 4 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A380 grades against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W710

 A380 W710 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A380

 W710 A380 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W710

 A380 W710 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A380 and the W710.

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and W710 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and W710.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A380 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W710 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony W710
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (114g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony A380 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-24 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
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 Single Single
Retail price $899 $90