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Sony TX100V vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(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
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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W380

 TX100V W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX100V

 W380 TX100V 

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W380

 TX100V W380 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony W380
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
Landscape photography with Sony W380
43
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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