Sony A300 vs Sony W310

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.