Sony A380 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A380 versus Sony WX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close but the A380 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The A380 was brought out 23 months earlier than the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A380 matches up against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 features physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A380 compared to the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and WX30 is 68 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and WX30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A380 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.