Sony A500 vs Sony W530

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony A500 vs Sony W530, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A500 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched but the A500 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A500 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A500 grades versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A500 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A500 has got physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony A500 vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A500 vs the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A500 and W530 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A500 and W530.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A500 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W530 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.