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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Updated by Sony A7R V
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A7R IV versus Sony W310, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and W310 (12MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was launched 9 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A7R IV grades versus the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony W310

 A7R IV W310 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2010More recent by 116 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A7R IV

 W310 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony W310

 A7R IV W310 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A7R IV vs the W310.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and W310 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and W310.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R IV due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A7R IV will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
88
manual focus
high sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
Sports photography with Sony W310
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery (670 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (670 shots)
2 card slots
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-07-16 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $3,498 $150