Sony W380 vs Sony A55
96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
65
Sony W380 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Updated by Sony A57
Sony W380 vs Sony A55 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Sony W380 vs Sony A55, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the W380 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W380 was introduced 7 months prior to the A55 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the W380 matches up against the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W380 vs Sony A55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A55
W380 | A55 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony W380
A55 | W380 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | August 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony A55
W380 | A55 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony W380 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony W380 has got external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Sony W380 vs Sony A55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the W380 compared to the A55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony W380 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W380 and A55.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W380 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A55 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older W380 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony W380 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony W380 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 500 gr (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $44 | $800 |