Sony W550 vs Sony W610

Below, we are evaluating the Sony W550 and Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W550 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W550 was introduced 5 months before the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the W550 matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W550 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W550 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony W550 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the W550 and the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W550 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W550 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.