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Sony W510 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

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
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W510 vs Sony W530 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony W510 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W510 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W510 was unveiled at a similar time to the W530 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W510 matches up versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W530

 W510 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W510

 W530 W510 

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W530

 W510 W530 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W510 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the W510 and the W530.

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W510 and W530.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W510
Street photography with Sony W530
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W510
Travel photography with Sony W530
58
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W510
Vlogging with Sony W530
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sony W510 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $269