Sony W320 vs Sony W550
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Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Sony W320 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W550
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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W320
W550 | W320 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W550
W320 | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Sony W320 vs Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and W550 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W320 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |