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Sony W380 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony W380 and Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W380 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W380 matches up vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX30

 W380 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W380

 WX30 W380 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX30

 W380 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W380 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W380 vs the WX30.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W380 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W380 and WX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX30 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older W380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $44 $259