Sony W380 vs Sony W610
96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W380 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W610
W380 | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W380
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W610
W380 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Sony W380 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Sony W380 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |