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Sony W220 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 W220 vs Sony W380 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony W220 versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W220 was launched 12 months prior to the W380 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the W220 scores against the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony W380

 W220 W380 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W220

 W380 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony W380

 W220 W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W220 has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W220 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the W220 compared to the W380.

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W220 and W380.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W380 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W220 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony W220 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $44