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Sony QX10 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Sony W380
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Sony QX10 vs Sony W380, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and W380 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was released 3 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the QX10 matches up versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony W380

 QX10 W380 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2010More recent by 45 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony QX10

 W380 QX10 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony W380

 QX10 W380 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony QX10 features physical dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the QX10 compared to the W380.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and W380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer QX10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (105g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (105g)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony W380
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-04 2010-01-07
Body design Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 grams (0.23 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" 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 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $44