Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530, 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-W810 was introduced in January 2014 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Highlights

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

      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-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   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 - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   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 Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4320 x 3240
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 162 mm vs 104 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 6x vs 4x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 60 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz) vs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)

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      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
      Reaches Wider Angle 27 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.7
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      HDMI Output vs

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      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-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        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-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 features a 20.1 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-W530 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and 3.50 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 body has dimensions of 97 x 56 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.2 x 0.83") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 body has dimensions of 93 x 53 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.09 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 weighs 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

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      56 mm

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      53 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      50
      •   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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      BAD
      38
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   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

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      POOR
      50
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   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

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and give them scores of 53 and 44 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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      44

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)


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