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Sony W320 vs Sony W510

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony W320 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony W320 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W320 was introduced 12 months before the W510 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W320 scores vs the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W510

 W320 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W320

 W510 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W510

 W320 W510 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W320 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony W320 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W320 versus the W510.

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W320 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W320 and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older W320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W320
Vlogging with Sony W510
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Sony W320 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 117g (0.26 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $269 $99