Sony Cybershot
DSC-WX30
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

100

  
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

71

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-WX30
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% larger screen
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
Help
 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony WX50
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The WX50's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 240 shots vs 230 shots
Help
 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent ultra compacts, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30 Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30
71 vs 100
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.6
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-WX30:92x51x19 mm
WX50:92x52x19 mm
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Weight Light weight Help
117 g
Thickness Thin Help
DSC-WX30:0.8"
WX50:0.7"
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

Compared to recent ultra compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
DSC-WX30:1080p @ 30fps
WX50:1080p @ 60fps
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
Usually standard

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Thickness Is thicker
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$259
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $199
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$216 - $226
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$119 - $123
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX7

Sony Cybershot WX7

Compact

$252 - $315
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Compare the Cybershot WX7 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10

Sony Cybershot WX10

Compact

$314 - $425
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Cybershot WX10 vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W670

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W670

Compact

$188 - $247
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W670 vs the Cybershot DSC-WX30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Travel zoom

$100 - $139
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

appearance

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