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Sony W380 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony W380 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony W380 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W380 was announced 5 years prior to the W810 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W380 matches up versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W810

 W380 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W380

 W810 W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W810

 W380 W810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W380 has exterior 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the W380 versus the W810.

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W380 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W380 and W810.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged W380 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W380
Sports photography with Sony W810
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
Sony W810 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
67
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
32
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony W380 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $44 $100