Sony RX100 vs Sony W510

Below, we are reviewing the Sony RX100 vs Sony W510, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) and the RX100 (1") and W510 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 was revealed 20 months after the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX100 scores against the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the RX100 and the W510.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and W510.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger RX100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.