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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W310

 Z5 W310 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon Z5

 W310 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W310

 Z5 W310 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.5 frames/s)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (470 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24MP)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (675 grams)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony W310
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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