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Sony A380 vs Sony A77

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 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
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Sony A380 vs Sony A77 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A380 vs Sony A77, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A380 was introduced 3 years prior to the A77 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A380 scores vs the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A77

 A380 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony A380

 A77 A380 
ReleasedOctober 2011August 2009More modern by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A77

 A380 A77 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A380 and the A77.

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and A77 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and A77.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A77 to show extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography info
Sony A77 Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony A77
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony A77
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low battery (500 CIPA)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (500 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging information
Sony A77 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
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Sony A380 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A77
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony SLT-A77
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-08-24 2011-10-25
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 gr (1.14 lbs) 732 gr (1.61 lbs)
Physical 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 score 67 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 13.2
DXO Low light score 614 801
Other
Battery life 500 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $899 $900