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Sony W380 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony W380 vs Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W380 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the W380 matches up versus the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX80

 W380 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W380

 WX80 W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX80

 W380 WX80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W380 has external 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W380 vs the WX80.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W380 and WX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older W380 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W380
Sports photography with Sony WX80
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than competitors (124g)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - 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 feature
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $44 $276