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Sony A380 vs Sony WX70

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A380 and Sony WX70, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close but the A380 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A380 was launched 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A380 scores versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony WX70

 A380 WX70 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony A380

 WX70 A380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony WX70

 A380 WX70 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 has external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A380 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A380 compared to the WX70.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and WX70 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A380 and WX70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A380 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX70 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A380 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
9
no video
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony WX70
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-24 2012-01-30
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz 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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 519 grams (1.14 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 240 images
Battery format 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 shooting
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 1 1
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