Sony W530 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony W530 versus Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the W530 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W530 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W530 scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W530 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W530 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony W530 versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the W530 against the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W530 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W530 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older W530 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.