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Sony W380 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony W380 vs Sony W610, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W380 was released 24 months prior to the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W380 matches up versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W610

 W380 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W380

 W610 W380 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W610

 W380 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W380 provides 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) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the W380 against the W610.

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W380 and W610.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The older W380 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $44 $200