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Sony A100 vs Sony W310

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2006
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A550
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 A100 vs Sony W310 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony A100 versus Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the A100 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was announced 4 years prior to the W310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A100 grades against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony W310

 A100 W310 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A100

 W310 A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2006Newer by 41 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony W310

 A100 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A100 against the W310.

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and W310 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and W310.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W310 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A100
Portrait photography with Sony W310
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony W310
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony A100 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-07-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638g (1.41 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $150