Sony W510 vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony W510 and Sony WX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W510 was released 6 months before the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W510 scores versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony W510 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W510 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W510 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W510 against the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W510 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W510 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.