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Sony A380 vs Sony WX350

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony A380 and Sony WX350, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A380 was revealed 5 years before the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A380 grades against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony WX350

 A380 WX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A380

 WX350 A380 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony WX350

 A380 WX350 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A380 and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A380 vs the WX350.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and WX350.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A380 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX350 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony WX350
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (500 shots)
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony WX350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-24 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $899 $270