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Sony A700 vs Sony W380

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony A700 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A700 versus Sony W380, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the A700 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A700 was brought out 3 years prior to the W380 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A700 matches up versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony W380

 A700 W380 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A700

 W380 A700 
RevealedJanuary 2010December 2007More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony W380

 A700 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A700 enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A700 versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A700 compared to the W380.

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and W380 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A700 and W380.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W380 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A700
Travel photography with Sony W380
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weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
9
no video
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Sony A700 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony W380
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2007-12-19 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 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
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file 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 768g (1.69 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,000 $44