Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W310
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W310 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up against the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Sony W310
SX500 IS | W310 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon SX500 IS
W310 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Sony W310
SX500 IS | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and W310 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and W310.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lb) | 137 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 195 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $299 | $150 |