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Sony QX30 vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony QX30 versus Sony W510, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was announced 3 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the QX30 grades versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony W510

 QX30 W510 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony QX30

 W510 QX30 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony W510

 QX30 W510 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 comes with physical dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the QX30 versus the W510.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and W510.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX30 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent QX30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX30
Street photography with Sony W510
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX30
Sports photography with Sony W510
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
65
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Sony QX30 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash options None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $348 $99