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Sony W380 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W380 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Sony W380 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W380 was released 12 months prior to the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the W380 matches up vs the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W530

 W380 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W380

 W530 W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W530

 W380 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W380 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony W380 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the W380 versus the W530.

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W380 and W530.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older W380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography features
Sony W530 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony W380 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $44 $269