Sony W610 vs Sony WX30

Its time to look closer at the Sony W610 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W610 was unveiled 6 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W610 scores against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony W610 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W610 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W610 vs the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W610 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W610 and WX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX30 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.