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Sony RX1 vs Sony W510

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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
  • Released January 2011
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony RX1 vs Sony W510, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W510 (12MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The RX1 was released 2 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RX1 scores vs the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W510

 RX1 W510 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony RX1

 W510 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W510

 RX1 W510 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the RX1 vs the W510.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W510 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W510.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher RX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
82
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (482 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
62
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 shots)
heavier than others (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-02-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 482 grams (1.06 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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