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Sony TX10 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony W380

 TX10 W380 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX10

 W380 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony W380

 TX10 W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
has focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX10
Landscape photography with Sony W380
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony TX10 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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