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Sony A9 II vs Sony W510

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A9
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A9 II versus Sony W510, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and W510 (12MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and W510 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A9 II was unveiled 8 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A9 II scores against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony W510

 A9 II W510 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2011More recent by 107 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A9 II

 W510 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony W510

 A9 II W510 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A9 II versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A9 II and the W510.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and W510 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and W510.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A9 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 II will render extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A9 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A9 II
Sports photography with Sony W510
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (690 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
73
great battery pack (690 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
2 card slots
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Sony A9 II vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-10-03 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678 gr (1.49 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 life 690 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $4,498 $99