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Sony A380 vs Sony WX10

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony A380 vs Sony WX10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the A380 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was announced 16 months before the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A380 scores vs the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony WX10

 A380 WX10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A380

 WX10 A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony WX10

 A380 WX10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 has got physical 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A380 compared to the WX10.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and WX10 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A380 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX10 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony WX10
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A380
Travel photography with Sony WX10
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519g (1.14 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
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
Card slots One One
Launch price $899 $200