Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 was introduced in January 2011 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 1.0 fps

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      16.2 MP

      Sony W290
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      12.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      20.1 MP

      Sony W330
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      Sony W620
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      14.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W370
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      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      Sony W610
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 104 mm vs 105 mm
      Lighter 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz) vs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

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      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W230
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Built-in Flash
        Light119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/microSD/micro SDHC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.30 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and 3.50 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 body has dimensions of 96 x 54 x 20 mm (3.78 x 2.13 x 0.79") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 body has dimensions of 93 x 52 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      50
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      BAD
      39
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 and give them scores of 49 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      28
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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