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Sony W510 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony WX30

 W510 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W510

 WX30 W510 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony WX30

 W510 WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear Photo LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $259