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Sony TX1 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony TX1 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W380 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was introduced 5 months prior to the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the TX1 grades versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W380

 TX1 W380 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX1

 W380 TX1 

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W380

 TX1 W380 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX1 and Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TX1 vs the W380.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and W380.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W380 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX1
Street photography with Sony W380
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX1
Travel photography with Sony W380
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX1
Landscape photography with Sony W380
31
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $44