Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37


96 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Sony W310
SX210 IS | W310 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Canon SX210 IS and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Sony 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 |