Sony A7R vs Sony W310

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony A7R versus Sony W310, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and W310 (12MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A7R was announced 4 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7R scores against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7R Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R has got external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A7R versus the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R and W310 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and W310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A7R will render extra detail with its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A7R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.