Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W510

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.