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Sony QX1 vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Released January 2011
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony QX1 versus Sony W510, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX1 was unveiled 3 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the QX1 grades against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony W510

 QX1 W510 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony QX1

 W510 QX1 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony W510

 QX1 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 enjoys external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 versus the W510.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and W510.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX1 will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent QX1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
66
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX1
Street photography with Sony W510
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (216g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (440 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
71
great battery life (440 CIPA)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (216g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony W510
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Lens-style Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2011-01-06
Body design Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5456 x 3632 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.30 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 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 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $99