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Sony W380 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

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
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W380 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony W380 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W380 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W380 grades vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W510

 W380 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W380

 W510 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W510

 W380 W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W380 features physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony W380 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the W380 compared to the W510.

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W380 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W380 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W380
Portrait photography with Sony W510
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Sony W380 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $44 $99