Sony W380 vs Sony WX1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.