Sony W510 vs Sony WX1
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96 Imaging
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18 Overall
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W510 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony WX1
W510 | WX1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W510
WX1 | W510 |
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Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony WX1
W510 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |