Sony WX300 vs Sony WX500

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony WX300 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the WX300 (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WX300 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WX300 grades versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX300 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX300 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WX300 versus the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WX300 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX300 and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older WX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.