Sony TX10 vs Sony W380
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Sony TX10 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX10 was announced 20 months later than the W380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TX10 grades against the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W380
TX10 | W380 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX10
W380 | TX10 |
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Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W380
TX10 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX10 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony TX10 versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TX10 compared to the W380.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and W380.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX10 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TX10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $309 | $44 |