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Sony W510 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony W510 vs Sony WX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W510 was announced 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W510 matches up versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony WX80

 W510 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W510

 WX80 W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony WX80

 W510 WX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W510 enjoys outer dimensions 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W510 vs the WX80.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W510 and WX80.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sony W510 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $276