Sony W530 vs Sony WX350

Below, we will be looking at the Sony W530 versus Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the W530 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W530 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the W530 scores versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W530 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W530 provides exterior dimensions 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W530 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the W530 against the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W530 and WX350.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W530 will be behind in sensor tech.