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Sony W610 vs Sony WX50

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony W610 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W610 was brought out very close to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W610 matches up vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony WX50

 W610 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W610

 WX50 W610 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony WX50

 W610 WX50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony W610 has physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the W610 and the WX50.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W610 and WX50 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W610 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX50 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W610 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (113g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W610 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear Photo TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life 250 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $250