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Sony W380 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX1

 W380 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W380

 WX1 W380 

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX1

 W380 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W380
Street photography with Sony WX1
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W380
Sports photography with Sony WX1
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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