Sony HX200V vs Sony W530

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX200V vs Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was brought out 17 months after the W530 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HX200V grades against the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX200V comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX200V vs Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX200V vs the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and W530 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and W530.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX200V to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger HX200V should have an advantage in sensor technology.