Sony W510

Sony W510 is Sony's Ultracompact camera first released on January of 2011. The camera has a 12MP, CCD 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000.

The W510 is placed #120 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras and all around #1185 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. Remember to use our Advanced camera filter to get camera results based on your personalized factors.

Here is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Sony W510 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can view the detailed range below.

You can see the W510 from various angles in the gallery here.

Below is a checklist of benefits and drawbacks of the Sony W510 based on aspects that are typically viewed as essential in a camera.

The Sony W510 houses the BIONZ processor chip. The dimension of the sensor on the Sony W510 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 4000 x 3000 pixels at aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. The camera includes Image Stabilization (Sensor-shift). Optical stabilization is superior than digital stabilization since the latter may produce cropping.

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The CCD sensor boasts 12 megapixels and has a native ISO range of 80 to 3200. Sadly, RAW format is not saved therefore the user has less margin for error.

The image below shows the W510's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The W510 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is showcased in green.

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To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Sony W510 is 0.26 lb (119 grams or 4.20 oz) and the over all size of the camera is 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8"). The weight of normal Ultracompact camera is 121 grams and the Sony W510 is on par when compared with its rivals.

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Listed below is a photo of the Sony W510 alongside a softdrink so you're able to have a sense of its scale.

The top view here will illustrate the button arrangement on the W510.

The W510 offers a built in lens and a focal range of 26-104mm making it a 4.0 x zoom which may not be outstanding however it is going to be useful in some cases.

At the widest 26mm, it offers an aperture of f2.8 making it quite slow and not the best in low light situations and you will struggle to capture a shallow depth of field. You will likely also have to boost the ISO setting causing noisy photographs. With the tele end, 104mm comes with f5.9 which is pretty slow and you will need to go with slow shutter speeds.

The W510 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras which include NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You can transfer pictures and sometimes change camera settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.

A few applications even allow a Liveview and click the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it can easily be connected to an external screen. Nearly all cameras will allow you to recharge the battery with the USB socket.

The maximum video quality on the Sony W510 is 640 x 480 and it can capture in Motion JPEG format. 480p is awful by today's requirements. You should really target at least FUll HD quality for good video. The camera doesn't feature a mic and headphone port which means that you have got no control over your sound. It is perhaps a better idea to get an alternative camera should you require good sound in your video clips.

Sony W510 doesn't include weather sealing so damp conditions can affect the camera.

The Sony W510 has a 2.7" fixed display boasting a resolution of 230k dots.

Sadly the display is not a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Sony W510 are below:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are quite handy in bright outdoor conditions which can make the camera display washed out and difficult to view.

Sony W510 has the capability to shoot continuously at 1.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/1600s.

Sony W510 includes only built-in flash with missing external flash ability.

Sony W510 includes just Contrast Based Auto Focus and doesn't have Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is more quicker and precise compared with Contrast Based focusing.

The Sensor has 9 focus points to choose from. Sony W510 does not have manual focusing. Manual focusing mode can be useful in low light situations or you require more accurate focusing control.

The general Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 offers the highest possible (320) battery life in this type of cameras.

Here is a number of Ultracompact cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon L32
W510 vs L32320 nonono

Olympus TG-870
W510 vs TG-870300 nonono

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Panasonic FP5
W510 vs FP5260 nonono

Sony TX20
W510 vs TX20250 nonono

Sony TX55
W510 vs TX55250 nonono

The following illustration shows a summation of the Sony W510 for different forms of photography. To read more, check out the specific section below.

The Sony W510 receives a score of 21 which is awful, and means the camera is not appropriate for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor resolution, support for RAW photos & option to utilize external flash.

Getting a average points tally of 57, the Sony W510 is relatively suited for street photography. A very good street photography camera comes with a fine balance of picture quality and portability.

A awful sports photography points total of 25 indicates the Sony W510 is not appropriate for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs excellent tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is extremely important when selecting a camera for travel. Overall, the Sony W510 gets a decent 58 as a travelling camera which is fairly suited to buy for your journeys.

For anybody planning to pick a camera for landscape photos, the most important aspect is going to be image quality. The Sony W510 at it's awful score of 32 for a landscape camera is not appropriate in the current market.

A camera for vlogging should posses a articulating screen, microphone input and ideally image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Sony W510 is not appropriate as a vlog camera as it delivers a awful score of 29.

If you are searching for replacements to the W510, below is a collection of the top ranked cameras that fall within the family of Ultracompact.

The graph underneath gives you a bird's eye view of the W510 vs it's top scored rivals suggested above.

Following are several cameras you may see as alternate options. To read a comprehensive comparison, click the "compare" link.