Sony W320 vs Sony WX10

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony W320 and Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W320 was brought out 12 months prior to the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the W320 scores versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W320 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W320 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Sony W320 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the W320 vs the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and WX10 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W320 and WX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older W320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.