Sony HX10V vs Sony W380
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V/Sony-HX10V-front.jpg)
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- New Model is Sony HX20V
(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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Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Overview
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.
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W380
HX10V | W380 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 27 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony HX10V
W380 | HX10V |
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Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W380
HX10V | W380 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Sony HX10V versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 size comparison Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $616 | $44 |