Sony W380 vs Sony WX1
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony W380 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the W380 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W380 was announced 6 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W380 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W380 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX1
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W380
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Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX1
W380 | WX1 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W380 has external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sony W380 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the W380 compared to the WX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W380 and WX1.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The W380 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W380 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 model | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $44 | $149 |