Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W380

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 9 months after the W380 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX30 IS scores versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and W380 is 64 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and W380.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX30 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.