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Sony A450 vs Sony W380

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A450 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony A450 vs Sony W380, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable but the A450 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A450 was brought out within a month of the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A450 matches up versus the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony W380

 A450 W380 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A450

 W380 A450 

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony W380

 A450 W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A450 comes with physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A450 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A450 versus the W380.

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and W380 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The A450 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony W380
9
can't record video
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Sony A450 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony W380
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,241 $44