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Sony A6300 vs Sony W530

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(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  • Superseded the Sony A6000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
Sony W530
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony W530

 A6300 W530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A6300

 W530 A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony W530

 A6300 W530 
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).

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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.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and W530 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
75
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
26
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
76
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
35
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony W530
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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