Sony W510 vs Sony W610

Below, we will be matching up the Sony W510 versus Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W510 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W510 was unveiled 12 months before the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W510 grades against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are provided at Sony W510 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W510 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony W510 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the W510 against the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W510 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W510 and W610.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.