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Sony W320 vs Sony W550

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony W320 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W320 was revealed 18 months before the W550 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W320 grades against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W550

 W320 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W320

 W550 W320 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W550

 W320 W550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W320 features external measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W320 and the W550.

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and W550 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W320 and W550.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged W320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W320
Street photography with Sony W550
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
Sony W550 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
Sony W550 Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W550
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 117g (0.26 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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 1 -
Pricing at launch $269 $119