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Sony W510 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony W510 vs Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W510 was brought out 13 months prior to the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the W510 grades versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony WX150

 W510 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony W510

 WX150 W510 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony WX150

 W510 WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W510 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the W510 and the WX150.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W510 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W510 and WX150.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W510
Travel photography with Sony WX150
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $300