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Sony W380 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W380 vs Sony W560 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Sony W380 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W380 was released 12 months prior to the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W380 matches up against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W560

 W380 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W380

 W560 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W560

 W380 W560 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W380 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the W380 and the W560.

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W380 and W560.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged W380 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W380
Sports photography with Sony W560
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging factors
Sony W560 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W380 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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 1 1
Price at release $44 $139