Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced July 2020
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W310, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W310 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The Z5 was released 10 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 matches up versus the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W310
Z5 | W310 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 129 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon Z5
W310 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W310
Z5 | W310 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z5 vs the W310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and W310 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and W310.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,399 | $150 |