Nikon P510 vs Sony WX350

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P510 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 19 months before the WX350 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P510 scores against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P510 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P510 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P510 and the WX350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and WX350 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and WX350.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged P510 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.