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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX210 IS grades versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W380

 SX210 IS W380 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon SX210 IS

 W380 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W380

 SX210 IS W380 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS versus the W380.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and W380.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Sony W380
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Sony W380
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Sony W380
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony W380
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $226 $44