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Sony W380 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony W380 vs Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W380 was announced 3 years prior to the WX70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W380 grades vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX70

 W380 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W380

 WX70 W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX70

 W380 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W380 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the W380 versus the WX70.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W380 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W380 and WX70.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX70 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged W380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W380
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
37
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
36
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
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 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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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 One One
Cost at launch $44 $242