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Sony W320 vs Sony WX50

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony W320 versus Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W320 was launched 3 years before the WX50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the W320 matches up against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony WX50

 W320 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W320

 WX50 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony WX50

 W320 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W320 features 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W320 against the WX50.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and WX50 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W320 and WX50.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged W320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W320
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W320
Street photography with Sony WX50
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W320
Vlogging with Sony WX50
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
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
Card slots 1 1
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