Sony A380 vs Sony WX50

Below, we are comparing the Sony A380 and Sony WX50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the A380 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was unveiled 3 years before the WX50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the A380 grades versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A380 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A380 and Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A380 compared to the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and WX50 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A380 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.