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Sony A7S vs Sony W310

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A7S versus Sony W310, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar but the A7S (Full frame) and W310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7S was manufactured 4 years after the W310 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A7S matches up vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony W310

 A7S W310 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2010More modern by 52 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A7S

 W310 A7S 

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony W310

 A7S W310 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7S features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing 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 A7S versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A7S and the W310.

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A7S and W310 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and W310.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The A7S comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer A7S is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7S
Portrait photography with Sony W310
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
58
lighter than competition (489 grams)
environment proof
terrible battery life (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (489 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Sony A7S vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha A7SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-04-06 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4240 x 2832 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 409600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 489g (1.08 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3702 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,998 $150