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Sony A380 vs Sony WX80

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Sony A380 and Sony WX80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar but the A380 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A380 scores versus the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony WX80

 A380 WX80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A380

 WX80 A380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony WX80

 A380 WX80 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 has got 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) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A380 vs the WX80.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and WX80 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and WX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A380 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX80 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony WX80
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony WX80
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (124g)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A380
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Sony A380 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-24 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 240 images
Battery style 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 feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $276