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Sony W380 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Sony W380 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W380 was announced 12 months before the WX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W380 grades versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony WX9

 W380 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W380

 WX9 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony WX9

 W380 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W380 has got 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W380 compared to the WX9.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W380 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W380 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older W380 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W380
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W380
Sports photography with Sony WX9
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Sony W380 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 1 1
Pricing at release $44 $188