Sony W510 vs Sony WX1

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.

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.

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.

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.