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Sony W510 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony W510 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony W510 and Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the W510 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W510 was brought out 12 months earlier than the W620 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W510 matches up vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W620

 W510 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W510

 W620 W510 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W620

 W510 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W510 offers exterior dimensions 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the W510 compared to the W620.

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W510 and W620.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged W510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W510
Sports photography with Sony W620
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W510
Vlogging with Sony W620
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Sony W510 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $102