Sony W370 vs Sony W510

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony W370 vs Sony W510, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W370 was brought out 12 months prior to the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W370 grades against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Sony W370 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W370 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W510 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the W370 vs the W510.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W370 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W370 and W510.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older W370 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.