Sony HX200V vs Sony W380

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX200V and Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was introduced 2 years after the W380 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HX200V scores against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX200V features exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX200V and Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HX200V versus the W380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W380 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and W380.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger HX200V should have an edge in sensor technology.