As well as being compared against other ultra compacts, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 is also often compared to travel zooms, pro digicams, entry-level DSLRs and compacts. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Cybershot W570 and the Cybershot W580) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix S3100 and the Coolpix S610)

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W380 compared to other ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.2), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 26 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs sensor shift) and takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP).

However, on average it is older (january, 2010 vs february, 2011), is slightly more expensive ($224.96 vs $139.00) and is less popular.

Sony Cybershot W570

Sony Cybershot DSC-W570
1 year newer
$129

Significant advantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the W570 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the W570 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.4
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Cybershot W570 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
5 months older
$285

Significant advantages of the DSC-WX1 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD
  • Shoots significantly faster: 10 fps vs 1.5 fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX1 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much lower true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Significantly smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

common strengths of the DSC-WX1 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.4 vs f/2.4
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DSC-WX1 vs the DSC-W380

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$77 - $80

Significant advantages of the S3100 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the S3100 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.4
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm

common strengths of the S3100 and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
similar age
$139 - $183

Significant advantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W350 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

common strengths of the DSC-W350 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the DSC-W350 vs the DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
similar age
$139 - $149

Significant advantages of the DSC-W330 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W330 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DSC-W330 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4
  • Capture very high resolution images: 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
arrow Compare the DSC-W330 vs the DSC-W380

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Sony Cybershot W530
1 year newer
$89 - $95

Significant advantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

common strengths of the DSC-W530 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Cybershot DSC-W530 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W380 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.3), is much smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs compact 105x58x33 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8.9 MP), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.3") and is much lighter (117 g vs 219 g).

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (5x vs 12.5x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,000 fps).

Sony Cybershot H70

Sony Cybershot DSC-H70
1 year newer
$170 - $201

Significant advantages of the H70 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • More zoom: 10.8x vs 5x
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly longer exposures: 30 seconds vs 2 seconds

Significant disadvantages of the H70 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.4
  • Significantly larger: Compact 101x57x28 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Much heavier: 194 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the H70 and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Cybershot H70 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Casio Exilim ZR100

Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
1 year newer
$354 - $442

Significant advantages of the ZR100 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Shoots much faster: 40 fps vs 1.5 fps
  • Significantly more zoom: 12.5x vs 5x

Significant disadvantages of the ZR100 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.4
  • Much larger: Compact 105x59x29 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Much heavier: 204 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the ZR100 and DSC-W380

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.4
arrow Compare the Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Samsung HZ10W

Samsung HZ10W
1 year older

Significant advantages of the HZ10W (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the HZ10W (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger: Compact 105x61x37 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.4
  • Much lower true resolution: 8.9 MP vs 9.8 MP

common strengths of the HZ10W and DSC-W380

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Samsung HZ10W vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
similar age
$156 - $165

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None
  • Much longer exposures: 60 seconds vs 2 seconds

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH20 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.4
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly larger: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm

common strengths of the DMC-FH20 and DSC-W380

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x28 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Light weight: 178 g vs 117 g
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
1 year newer
$195 - $328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 5x
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.4
  • Much larger: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Much heavier: 219 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DSC-W380

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W380 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 3.4x2.5mm), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 38 mm), is slightly smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs standard size 147x69x50 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 0.3 MP).

However, on average it doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.4 vs f/1.8), records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots).

Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300
1 year newer
$277

Significant advantages of the P300 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.4
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the P300 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

common strengths of the P300 and DSC-W380

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Light weight: 189 g vs 117 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P300 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Casio QV-700

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12 years older

Significant advantages of the QV-700 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much faster max shutter speed: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the QV-700 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much smaller sensor: 3.4x2.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 0.3 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the QV-700 and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Casio QV-700 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$414 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

common strengths of the S100 and DSC-W380

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Light weight: 198 g vs 117 g
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W380 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs sensor shift), is much smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs professional size 132x97x81 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 3.3") and is much lighter (117 g vs 622 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 24 MP) and much lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Sony SLT A65

Sony SLT-A65
1 year newer
$898 (body only)
$998 - $1,039 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the SLT A65 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.5x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Much higher true resolution: 24 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the SLT A65 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger: Professional size 132x97x81 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.2" vs 0.8"
  • Much heavier: 622 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the SLT A65 and DSC-W380

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
arrow Compare the SLT A65 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony SLT-A55

Sony SLT-A55
7 months newer
$699 (body only)
$799 - $880 18-70mm lens

Significant advantages of the SLT-A55 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.5x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SLT-A55 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x92x85 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.3" vs 0.8"
  • Much heavier: 500 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the SLT-A55 and DSC-W380

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
  • Light weight: 500 g vs 117 g
arrow Compare the SLT-A55 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W380 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.3), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm) and is slightly lighter (117 g vs 163 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and is older (january, 2010 vs january, 2011).

Sony Cybershot W580

Sony Cybershot DSC-W580
1 year newer
$262 - $263

Significant advantages of the W580 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1

Significant disadvantages of the W580 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

common strengths of the W580 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.4
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
arrow Compare the Cybershot W580 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cybershot WX7

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7
1 year newer
$254 - $305

Significant advantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the WX7 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

common strengths of the WX7 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.6 vs f/2.4
  • Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Super compact 94x56x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
arrow Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
10 months older

Significant advantages of the DSC-W290 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W290 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.4
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm

common strengths of the DSC-W290 and DSC-W380

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DSC-W290 vs the DSC-W380

Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200
1 year newer
$79 - $142

Significant advantages of the A2200 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None

Significant disadvantages of the A2200 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the A2200 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.4
  • Fairly small: Super compact 93x55x22 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Light weight: 135 g vs 117 g
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A2200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$125 - $233

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p
  • Supports 24p
  • Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

common strengths of the 300 HS and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.4
  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
  • Fairly small: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
similar age
$111 - $122

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH1 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None
  • Much longer exposures: 60 seconds vs 2 seconds

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH1 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 163 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the DMC-FH1 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.4
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380