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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 6 months later than the W310 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W310

 SX210 IS W310 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon SX210 IS

 W310 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W310

 SX210 IS W310 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the W310.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and W310.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Sony W310
68
lighter than others (220g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W310
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Sony W310
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $226 $150