Sony RX100 II vs Sony W510

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W510, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the RX100 II (1") and W510 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 II was manufactured 2 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 II grades against the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 II has got outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 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).

Check the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 II and the W510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and W510 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and W510.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher RX100 II provides an edge in sensor innovation.