Sony HX100V vs Sony W380

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony HX100V vs Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was brought out 22 months later than the W380 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX100V grades versus the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX100V offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX100V and the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and W380 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and W380.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer HX100V should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.