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Sony W530 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony W530 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony W530 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the W530 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W530 was revealed 4 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W530 matches up versus the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W810

 W530 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W530

 W810 W530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony W810

 W530 W810 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W530 provides external measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W530 and the W810.

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W530 and W810.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W810 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older W530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W530
Street photography with Sony W810
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
Sony W810 Landscape photography advice
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Sony W530 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $269 $100