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Sony TX30 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX30 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and W380 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was launched 3 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TX30 scores against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony W380

 TX30 W380 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX30

 W380 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony W380

 TX30 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX30 has external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TX30 compared to the W380.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and W380.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TX30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX30
Travel photography with Sony W380
69
environment proof
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Sony TX30 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-07-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $44