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Sony W320 vs Sony WX30

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX30
(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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Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony WX30

 W320 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W320

 WX30 W320 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony WX30

 W320 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W320 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony 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