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Sony W530 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony W530 vs Sony W550 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony W530 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W530 was unveiled 6 months prior to the W550 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the W530 grades versus the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W550

 W530 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W530

 W550 W530 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony W550

 W530 W550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W530 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W530 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W530 versus the W550.

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W530 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W530 and W550.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W530 Street photography details
Sony W550 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 Travel photography info
Sony W550 Travel photography info
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W530 Landscape photography info
Sony W550 Landscape photography info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Sony W530 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony W550
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 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 shooting
Storage media 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 1 -
Retail pricing $269 $119