Sony W320 vs Sony WX500

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony W320 versus Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the W320 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W320 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W320 matches up versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W320 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W320 offers physical measurements 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony W320 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the W320 against the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and WX500 is 97 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W320 and WX500.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX500 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older W320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.