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Sony A380 vs Sony A35

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 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
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Successor is Sony A390
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Sony A380 vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony A380 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A380 was introduced 3 years prior to the A35 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A380 matches up versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A35

 A380 A35 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A380

 A35 A380 
RevealedSeptember 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A35

 A380 A35 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 provides 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 A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Sony A380 versus Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A380 versus the A35.

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and A35 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and A35.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A35 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony A35
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony A35
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
lighter than competitors (415g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
9
no video
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A380 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony SLT-A35
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-08-24 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (1.14 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 12.7
DXO Low light score 614 763
Other
Battery life 500 images 440 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $899 $598