Sony W380 vs Sony WX80
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 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
- Introduced January 2010
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX80
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W380
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX80
W380 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |