Sony W550 vs Sony WX300
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Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Sony W550 and Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the W550 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W550 was revealed 19 months earlier than the WX300 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W550 matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Sony W550 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony WX300
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W550
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Launched | February 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony WX300
W550 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W550 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Sony W550 and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W550 versus the WX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W550 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W550 and WX300.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged W550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-24 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 166 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | - | Single |
Launch cost | $119 | $330 |