Sony W510 vs Sony WX350

Below, we will be comparing the Sony W510 versus Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W510 was released 4 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W510 grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W510 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W510 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Sony W510 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W510 and the WX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W510 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W510 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.