As well as being compared against other ultra compacts, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 is also often compared to travel zooms, pro digicams, super zooms and compacts. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Cyber-shot DSC-W320 and the Cyber-shot DSC-W350) and Canon (such as the ELPH 100 HS and the ELPH 300 HS)

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/2.8), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm) and has better image stabilization (lens vs none).

However, on average it lacks a built in panoramas, is older (january, 2010 vs february, 2011) and is significantly more expensive ($314.88 vs $134.99).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
similar age

Significant advantages of the DSC-W320 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W320 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DSC-W320 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-W320 vs the DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
similar age
$164 - $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 Cybershot W570

Sony Cybershot DSC-W570
1 year newer
$135

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

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

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 Cybershot DSC-W610

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610
2 years newer
$108

Significant advantages of the DSC-W610 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W610 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DSC-W610 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.4
arrow Compare the Cybershot DSC-W610 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
similar age
$225

Significant advantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the SD1400 IS and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 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 Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Sony Cybershot W530
1 year newer
$171

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

  • Can create panoramas in-camera

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 slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.4), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.4") and is slightly lighter (117 g vs 254 g).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (5x vs 15x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
2 years newer
$399

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX20V (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 5x
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX20V (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.2 vs f/2.4
  • Heavier: 254 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the DSC-HX20V and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the DSC-HX20V vs the DSC-W380

Sony Cybershot H70

Sony Cybershot DSC-H70
1 year newer
$180

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

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • 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

common strengths of the H70 and DSC-W380

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

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
1 year newer
$177 - $223

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (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 S6200 and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
1 year newer
$239 - $324

Significant advantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the SX230 HS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/2.4

common strengths of the SX230 HS and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
1 year newer
$248

Significant advantages of the F550 EXR (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p
  • Records high-speed movies: 320 fps vs None

Significant disadvantages of the F550 EXR (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.4

common strengths of the F550 EXR and DSC-W380

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
7 months newer
$144 - $245

Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly better macro capability: 1 cm vs 5 cm
  • Significantly faster max shutter speed: 1/2500 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second

Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.4
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 308 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the SX130 IS and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 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 slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), is slightly smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs mid size 112x76x48 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 1.9") and is slightly lighter (117 g vs 375 g).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90
4 months older

Significant advantages of the S90 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the S90 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the S90 and DSC-W380

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x58x30 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Light weight: 198 g vs 117 g
  • Thin: 1.2" vs 0.8"
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot S90 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11
4 months older

Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Larger: Mid size 112x76x48 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 375 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the G11 and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G11 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$356 - $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 toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-W380 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.1), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), is much smaller (ultra compact 91x52x20 mm vs prosumer size 128x88x87 mm), is thinner (0.8" vs 3.7") and is much lighter (117 g vs 583 g).

However, on average it has much less zoom (5x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (720p vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
4 months older
$742

Significant advantages of the SX20 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 5x
  • Significantly better macro capability: 0 cm vs 5 cm

Significant disadvantages of the SX20 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 128x88x87 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"

common strengths of the SX20 IS and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950
1 year newer
$153 - $159

Significant advantages of the S2950 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • More zoom: 18x vs 5x
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the S2950 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.1 vs f/2.4
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm

common strengths of the S2950 and DSC-W380

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Light weight: 437 g vs 117 g
  • Thin: 3.2" vs 0.8"
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
2 years newer
$399

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 5x
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 27 mm vs 24 mm
  • Much heavier: 583 g vs 117 g

common strengths of the DSC-HX200V and DSC-W380

  • None found
arrow Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 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/3.6), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 30 mm) and is slightly lighter (117 g vs 147 g).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and is significantly more expensive ($314.88 vs $169.00).

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$103 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p
  • Supports 24p
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the 100 HS and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.4
  • Fairly small: Super compact 93x55x19 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
similar age
$169 - $211

Significant advantages of the DSC-W370 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W370 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much worse wide angle: 34 mm vs 24 mm
  • Much narrower aperture: f/3.6 vs f/2.4
  • Significantly larger: Compact 100x57x26 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm

common strengths of the DSC-W370 and DSC-W380

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DSC-W370 vs the DSC-W380

Sony Cybershot W580

Sony Cybershot DSC-W580
1 year newer

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

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
1 year older
$262

Significant advantages of the DSC-W220 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W220 (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Much worse wide angle: 30 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the DSC-W220 and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.4
  • Fairly small: Super compact 95x57x22 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the DSC-W220 vs the DSC-W380

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
10 months older

Significant advantages of the SD960 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the SD960 IS (vs the DSC-W380)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm

common strengths of the SD960 IS and DSC-W380

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.4
  • Fairly small: Super compact 98x54x22 mm vs Ultra compact 91x52x20 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380