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Sony W310 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony W310 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony W310 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W310 was announced within a month of the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W310 grades vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W380

 W310 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W310

 W380 W310 

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W380

 W310 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W310 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W310 against the W380.

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W310 and W380.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony W310 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $44