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Sony W510 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Sony W510 vs Sony W550 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony W510 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W510 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W510 was brought out 6 months before the W550 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the W510 matches up vs the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W550

 W510 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W510

 W550 W510 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W550

 W510 W550 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W510 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W510 compared to the W550.

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W510 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W510 and W550.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W550 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography details
Sony W550 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W510
Sports photography with Sony W550
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W510
Landscape photography with Sony W550
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging advice
Sony W550 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Sony W510 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W550
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage type 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
Card slots Single -
Pricing at launch $99 $119