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Sony QX30 vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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 QX30 vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony QX30 vs Sony W380, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was introduced 4 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the QX30 matches up vs the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony W380

 QX30 W380 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony QX30

 W380 QX30 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony W380

 QX30 W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX30 enjoys outside measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the QX30 versus the W380.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and W380.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger QX30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX30
Street photography with Sony W380
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
65
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony QX30 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest 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
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $348 $44