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Sony W320 vs Sony WX10

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony WX10

 W320 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W320

 WX10 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony WX10

 W320 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

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

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography details
Sony WX10 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W320
Street photography with Sony WX10
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
26
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W320
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 NP-BG1
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $269 $200