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Sony W510 vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Sony W510 vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony W510 versus Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the W510 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The W510 was released 23 months prior to the A99 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the W510 grades vs the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A99

 W510 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony W510

 A99 W510 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2011More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony A99

 W510 A99 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony W510 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the W510 vs the A99.

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W510 and A99.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W510 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged W510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W510
Travel photography with Sony A99
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
weather proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Sony W510 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony SLT-A99
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear Photo LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $99 $1,998