Sony HX10V vs Sony W380

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony HX10V versus Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W380 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was launched 2 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX10V grades versus the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V has physical dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX10V and the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and W380.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent HX10V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.