Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be looking at the Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX10 was brought out 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WX10 scores vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX10 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX10 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WX10 vs the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WX10 and WX500.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.