Sony W530 vs Sony W610

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony W530 versus Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W530 was brought out 12 months prior to the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the W530 matches up against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W530 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W530 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W530 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W530 versus the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W530 and W610.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged W530 will be behind in sensor tech.