Sony W530 vs Sony WX1
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Sony W530 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Sony W530 vs Sony WX1 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W530 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony WX1
W530 | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W530
WX1 | W530 |
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Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony WX1
W530 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony W530 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Sony W530 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony W530 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony W530 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $269 | $149 |