Sony W530 vs Sony WX1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony W530 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the W530 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the W530 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The W530 was announced 18 months after the WX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the W530 matches up against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W530 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W530 has outer measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W530 vs the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W530 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W530 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W530 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher W530 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.