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Sony W380 vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

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
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Sony W380 vs Sony A99 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony W380 versus Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the W380 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The W380 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W380 grades against the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony A99

 W380 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony W380

 A99 W380 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony A99

 W380 A99 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W380 comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the W380 vs the A99.

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W380 and A99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W380 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged W380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W380
Travel photography with Sony A99
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
60
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography information
Sony A99 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging factors
Sony A99 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
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Sony W380 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony SLT-A99
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-07 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
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 Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Retail pricing $44 $1,998