Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W380

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W380, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and W380 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 7 years later than the W380 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RX10 IV grades against the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX10 IV provides outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RX10 IV compared to the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and W380 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and W380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX10 IV with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer RX10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.