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Sony W320 vs Sony W380

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony W320 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony W320 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W320 was announced very close to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the W320 grades versus the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W380

 W320 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W320

 W380 W320 

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W380

 W320 W380 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W320 has outer measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W320 vs the W380.

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W320 and W380.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W320
Sports photography with Sony W380
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Sony W320 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Mic 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 117 gr (0.26 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $269 $44