Sony W510 vs Sony A57
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
64 Imaging
57 Features
85 Overall
68
Sony W510 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
Sony W510 vs Sony A57 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony W510 and Sony A57, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the W510 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W510 was released 20 months prior to the A57 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W510 grades vs the A57 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W510 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Sony W510 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A57
W510 | A57 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony W510
A57 | W510 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | September 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony A57
W510 | A57 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony W510 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W510 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check out the Sony W510 and Sony A57 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the W510 compared to the A57.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony W510 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W510 and A57.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W510 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A57 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older W510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony W510 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony W510 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-09-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) | 618 gr (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 550 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $99 | $1,000 |