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Sony TX5 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony TX5 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TX5 was manufactured 2 months after the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TX5 scores versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W380

 TX5 W380 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX5

 W380 TX5 

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W380

 TX5 W380 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX5 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX5 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX5 versus the W380.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX5 and W380.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W380 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX5
Street photography with Sony W380
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX5
Sports photography with Sony W380
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX5
Travel photography with Sony W380
62
weather proof
has focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (148g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/3.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $239 $44