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Sony W550 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony W550
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony WX300

 W550 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W550

 WX300 W550 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony WX300

 W550 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W550 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W550 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W550 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W550
Sports photography with Sony WX300
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W550 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W550 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W550
Vlogging with Sony WX300
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Sony W550 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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