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Sony A9 vs Sony W510

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A9 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony A9 vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A9 and Sony W510, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and W510 (12MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and W510 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A9 was released 6 years after the W510 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A9 grades vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony W510

 A9 W510 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011More modern by 77 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A9

 W510 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony W510

 A9 W510 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A9 against the W510.

Sony A9 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and W510 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and W510.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A9 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A9 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer A9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A9 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A9
Portrait photography with Sony W510
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery (650 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (650 per charge)
has dual storage slots
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony A9 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-04-19 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 grams (1.48 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at release $4,498 $99