Sony W320 vs Sony WX70

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony W320 vs Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W320 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W320 grades against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Sony W320 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W320 has got external measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the W320 compared to the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W320 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.