Sony A6300 vs Sony W530
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Announced February 2016
- Superseded the Sony A6000
- Refreshed by Sony A6500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sony A6300 and Sony W530, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and W530 (14MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A6300 was revealed 5 years after the W530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A6300 scores against the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony W530
A6300 | W530 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2011 | More modern by 62 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A6300
W530 | A6300 |
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Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony W530
A6300 | W530 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A6300 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A6300 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A6300 against the W530.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6300 and W530.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6300 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6300 will result in more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A6300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ X | 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 area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, 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 | 404 gr (0.89 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1437 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $889 | $269 |