Sony A300 vs Sony W310
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Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Renewed by Sony A330
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A300 and Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the A300 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A300 was revealed 23 months earlier than the W310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A300 scores against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are available at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony W310
A300 | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A300
W310 | A300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2008 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony W310
A300 | W310 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A300 and Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A300 against the W310.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and W310 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A300 and W310.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A300 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W310 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2008-01-30 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 632g (1.39 lbs) | 137g (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $150 |