Sony Cybershot
W510
 vs
Sony Cybershot
DSC-W530

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-W610 vs Sony Cybershot W530

Sony Cybershot W530

51

  
Sony Cybershot DSC-W510

49

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
26 mm
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 92x52x19 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot W510

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
26 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens, Digital
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony W510
Lowest price Cheaper $140.87 vs $232.64
Help
 The best price we've seen is $92 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 Learn more about
the Sony W510

Advantages of the Sony DSC-W530
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 570 ms vs 810 ms
Help
 Around 30% less delay when taking photos
Size Slightly smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 96x54x19 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Weight Slightly lighter 113 g vs 119 g
Help
 Around 10% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.8" vs 0.8"
Help
 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Slightly faster max shutter speed 1/1600s vs 1/1500s
Help
 Around 10% faster max shutter speed
Sony Cybershot W530 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-W530
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 Sony Cybershot W510
49 vs 51
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot DSC-W530 Sony Cybershot W530
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a ultra compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.7
Size Fairly small Help
W510:96x54x19 mm
DSC-W530:92x52x19 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
W510:Lens, Digital
DSC-W530:Lens
Weight Light weight Help
W510:119 g
DSC-W530:113 g
Thickness Thin Help
0.8"
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
W510:1.2 fps
DSC-W530:1 fps
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Shutter lag Significant shutter lag Help
W510:810 ms
DSC-W530:570 ms
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Movie format Movie support Help
480p @ 30fps
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Zoom Poor zoom Help
W510:4.4x
DSC-W530:4x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Ultra compact

$97
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W610 vs the Cybershot W510
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W610 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Sony Cybershot DSC-W620

Sony Cybershot DSC-W620

Compact

$88
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W620 vs the Cybershot W510
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W620 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

Compact

$88
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs the Cybershot W510
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Sony Cybershot DSC-W550

Compact

$234
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
3D Captures 3D images
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W550 vs the Cybershot W510
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W550 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

Compact

$172
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot A3200 IS vs the Cybershot W510
Compare the PowerShot A3200 IS vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200

Compact

$197
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Cybershot W510
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Sony Cybershot DSC-W520

Sony Cybershot W520

Compact
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Cybershot W520 vs the Cybershot W510
Compare the Cybershot W520 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530

Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot A810

Canon PowerShot A810

Compact

$72 - $95
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Macro focus Better macro capability
Size Significantly larger
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot A810 vs the Cybershot W510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Size Much larger
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cybershot W510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Cybershot W510

Sony Cybershot W530 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$119
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$261
Shutter lag Significantly less shutter lag
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W350 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Sony Cybershot DSC-W560

Sony Cybershot W560

Compact
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Cybershot W560 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Polaroid Z2300 Instant Digital Camera

Polaroid Z2300 Instant Digital Camera

Digicam

$180 - $250
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Much larger
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Z2300 Instant Digital Camera vs the Cybershot DSC-W530
Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Ultra compact

$125
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Significantly worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix S3100 vs the Cybershot DSC-W530

appearance

Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 Sony Cybershot W530
Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 Sony Cybershot W530
Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 Sony Cybershot W530

discussion

Showing 0 comments