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Sony W380 vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony W380 and Sony WX500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W380 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W380 grades versus the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX500

 W380 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony W380

 WX500 W380 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX500

 W380 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W380 features external 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the W380 compared to the WX500.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W380 and WX500.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged W380 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
71
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2015-04-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $44 $348