Sony W220 vs Sony W510
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Sony W220 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Sony W220 vs Sony W510 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Sony W220 vs Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W220 was released 24 months earlier than the W510 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W220 scores vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W220 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Sony W220 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony W510
W220 | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W220
W510 | W220 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony W510
W220 | W510 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Sony W220 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W220 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony W220 vs Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W220 versus the W510.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W220 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony W220 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W220 and W510.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged W220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony W220 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) | 2.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $160 | $99 |