Sony W380 vs Sony WX220
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Sony W380 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Sony W380 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe W380 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the W380 grades vs the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W380 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX220
W380 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W380
WX220 | W380 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX220
W380 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony W380 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W380 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Sony W380 and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W380 and the WX220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W380 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W380 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W380 and WX220.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.4-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 210 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $44 | $198 |