Sony A380 vs Sony ZV-1

Let's look more in depth at the Sony A380 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A380 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was announced 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large gap 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 ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A380 scores against the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A380 has got external 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A380 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A380 vs the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and ZV-1 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A380 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A380 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.