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Sony W350 vs Sony W380

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony W350 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony W350 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W350 was revealed around the same time to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W350 scores vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W380

 W350 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W350

 W380 W350 

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W380

 W350 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W350 enjoys exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W350 against the W380.

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W350 and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and W380.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Sony W350 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 grams (0.26 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" 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 shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $44