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Sony W510 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony W510 and Sony WX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W510 was revealed about the same time to the WX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W510 grades vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony WX10

 W510 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W510

 WX10 W510 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony WX10

 W510 WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W510 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W510 and WX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $99 $200