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Sony W320 vs Sony WX70

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony WX70

 W320 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W320

 WX70 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony WX70

 W320 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W320
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W320
Street photography with Sony WX70
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W320
Sports photography with Sony WX70
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W320
Vlogging with Sony WX70
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Sony W320 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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 One One
Pricing at release $269 $242