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Panasonic HC-V380
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Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Pink
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | ||
| Camcorder |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic HC-V380 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot WX220 camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic HC-V380 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot WX220 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The HC-V380 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot WX220 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HC-V380 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot WX220 is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HC-V380. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Cyber-shot WX220 . | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HC-V380 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot WX220 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic HC-V380 is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot WX220 is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 2.5 x 1.85 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
| Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | ||
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. | |
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| AC Adapter Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 1.8-4.2 | 3.3-5.9 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC | - | |
| Audio System | Dolby Digital | - | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | - | Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | - | 1.5 - ∞ m | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.05 - ∞ m | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Capacity | 1940 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | - | 210 shots | |
| Battery Life (max) | 1.25 h | 1.75 h | |
| Battery Type | - | NP-BN | |
| Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Cables Included | USB | AC, USB | |
| Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™(high speed), Memory Stick PRO HG Duo™, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, microSD Memory Ca | |
| Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | - | |
| Camera File System | DCF, Exif 2.2 | - | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/25 - 1/8000 s | 1 - 1/1600 s | |
| Camera Type | Camcorder | Compact | |
| Charging Source | USB | - | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | - | Yes | |
| Depth | 129 mm | 21.6 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 3000 x | 20 x | |
| Disc Types Supported | N | - | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 " | 2.7 " | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | - | 460800 pixels | |
| Effective Megapixels (image) | 1.67 MP | - | |
| Effective Megapixels (movie) | 2.2 MP | - | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8000 s | 1/1600 s | |
| Flash Modes | - | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Range (tele) | - | 1.5 - 2.2 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | - | 0.2 - 3.7 m | |
| Flip-out Screen | Yes | - | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 28 - 1740 mm | 25 - 250 mm | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) (photo Mode) | 28 - 1766 mm | 25 - 250 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 2.06 - 103 mm | 4.45 - 44.5 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto | |
| Full HD | Yes | Yes | |
| Hand Strap | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| HDMI Connector Type | C | D | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 62 mm | 52.4 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG | |
| Image Processor | - | BIONZ X | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/5.8 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 2.5 x 1.85 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| ISO Sensitivity | - | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | - | 12800 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | - | 100 | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 9/7 | |
| Light Exposure Correction | - | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | - | Auto | |
| Light Metering | - | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - | |
| Manual Focus | Yes | - | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 1740 mm | 250 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4224 x 2376 pixels | 4896 × 3264 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Megapixel | - | 18.2 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 1.8 | 3.3 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 28 mm | 25 mm | |
| Minimum Illumination | 4 lx | - | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | - | 50 fps | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes | - | |
| On Screen Display (OSD) Languages | CZE, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, POL, SWE, TUR | - | |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/5.8 " | - | |
| Optical Zoom | 50 x | 10 x | |
| Panorama Mode | - | Yes | |
| Photo Effects | - | 1 | |
| Power Source Type | - | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Black | Pink | |
| Scene Modes | - | High Sensitivity, Handheld Twilight, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode | |
| Scene Modes Present | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | - | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS BSI | - | |
| Shooting Modes | - | Intelligent Auto, Panorama, Easy Shooting, Scene Selection, Movie Mode(Intelligent Auto/Scene Selection) | |
| Shutter Speed (photo) | 1/2 - 1/2000 s | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/25 s | 1 s | |
| Speakers | 1 | - | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| SteadyShot | - | 1 | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4224 x 2376, 1920 x 1080, 3408 x 2272, 1728 x 1152, 3136 x 2352, 640 x 480 | 3:2 - 16M(4896×3264) / 8.9M(3648×2432) / 4.5M(2592×1728)4:3 - 18M(4896×3672) / 10M(3648×2736) / 5M(2592×1944) / VGA16:9 - 13M(4896×2752) / 7.5M(3648×2056) / 2.1M(1920×1080)1:1 - 13M(3664×3664) / 7.5M(2736×2736) / 3.7M(1920×1920)7152×1080 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | - | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Supported Video Modes | 720p, 1080p | - | |
| Total Megapixels | 2.51 MP | - | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | - | |
| Twilight | - | Yes | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| USB Charging | Yes | - | |
| USB Connectivity | Yes | - | |
| USB Connector | - | Micro-USB | |
| USB Connector Type | - | B | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | Yes | - | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MP4 | AVCHD, MP4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Resolutions | 960 x 540, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Warranty Card | Yes | - | |
| Weight | 252 g | 105 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | - | 121 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, White Set, Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor1, Indoor2 (TTL system) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White,Fluor.: Daylight, Incandescent, Flash,Custom | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n | b/g/n | |
| Width | 60 mm | 92.3 mm |
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