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Sony A380 vs Sony A68

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Sony A380 vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A380 versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A380 was manufactured 7 years before the A68 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A380 matches up versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A68

 A380 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony A380

 A68 A380 
LaunchedNovember 2015August 2009More recent by 75 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A68

 A380 A68 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A380 enjoys outer measurements 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 versus Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A380 vs the A68.

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and A68 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and A68.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A68 to produce more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A380 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony A68
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography info
Sony A68 Street photography info
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
54
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (510 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography information
Sony A68 Landscape photography information
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (510 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony A380 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A68
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony SLT-A68
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-08-24 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 519g (1.14 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 13.5
DXO Low light rating 614 701
Other
Battery life 500 photos 510 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $899 $581