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Sony A7R III vs Sony W310

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony A7R III and Sony W310, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W310 (12MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R III was unveiled 7 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A7R III grades vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony W310

 A7R III W310 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2010More recent by 95 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A7R III

 W310 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony W310

 A7R III W310 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R III vs the W310.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and W310 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and W310.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R III with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R III will produce greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A7R III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony W310
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (32,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony W310
74
great battery (650 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
high megapixels (42MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
87
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2017-10-25 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 grams (1.45 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,800 $150