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Sony W370 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released 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 W370 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony W370 and Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W370 was manufactured at a similar time to the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the W370 grades against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W380

 W370 W380 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W370

 W380 W370 

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W380

 W370 W380 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W370 has outer measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W370 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W370 against the W380.

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W370 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W370 and W380.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
37
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Sony W370 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-238mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Launch price $230 $44