Casio EX-100 vs Sony W310

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and W310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 4 years after the W310 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-100 grades versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-100 and Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 versus the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and W310 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and W310.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer EX-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.