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Sony W510 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony W510 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W510 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the W510 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The W510 was unveiled 18 months after the WX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the W510 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony WX1

 W510 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W510

 WX1 W510 

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony WX1

 W510 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W510 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the W510 compared to the WX1.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W510 and WX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W510 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W510 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern W510 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography info
Sony WX1 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $149