Sony TX100V vs Sony W380
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 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 TX100V vs Sony W380 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Sony TX100V and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX100V was manufactured 13 months after the W380 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TX100V scores against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W380
TX100V | W380 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX100V
W380 | TX100V |
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Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W380
TX100V | W380 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX100V and Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TX100V and the W380.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and W380.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX100V to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TX100V should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $380 | $44 |