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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-7 was brought out 12 months after the W510 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-7 grades against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony W510

 NEX-7 W510 
LaunchedDecember 2011January 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony NEX-7

 W510 NEX-7 

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony W510

 NEX-7 W510 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-7 and the W510.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-7 and W510 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-7 and W510.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NEX-7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
70
great battery pack (430 per charge)
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
35
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-12-13 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400 grams (0.88 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1016 not tested
Other
Battery life 430 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $99