Sony W320 vs Sony WX30
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Below, we are contrasting the Sony W320 vs Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W320 was announced 18 months prior to the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W320 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W320 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony WX30
| W320 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W320
| WX30 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony WX30
| W320 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W320 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the W320 against the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W320 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W320 and WX30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older W320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $269 | $259 |