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Sony W350 vs Sony W510

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony W350 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Sony W350 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W350 was unveiled 12 months before the W510 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W350 scores against the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W510

 W350 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W350

 W510 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W510

 W350 W510 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W350 features outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the W350 versus the W510.

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W350 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W350 and W510.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older W350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
66
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony W350 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Price at release $200 $99