Sony TX1 vs Sony W380

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.