Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50, 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-WX30 was introduced in July 2011 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
      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-WX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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 - 240 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-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 461k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Longer Battery Life 250 shots vs 240 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30.

      Sony WX70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX80
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Olympus SH-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung SL620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon P600
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Sony WX50
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50.

      Sony WX70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX80
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony WX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Kodak Z915
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.2 MP

      Olympus FE-4030
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon A2100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Kodak Touch
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      1/3-inch

      14 MP

      Casio EX-Z280
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony TX30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 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-WX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,20012,800
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life250 shots240 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 has a 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 has a 2.70" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have 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 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and 5.30 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 bodies have the same dimensions of 92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.75") and they both weigh 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 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-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 and give them scores of 60 and 59 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-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      51
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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-WX30

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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