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Sony A300 vs Sony W310

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A300
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony W310

 A300 W310 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A300

 W310 A300 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2008More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony W310

 A300 W310 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Sony A300 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and W310 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A300 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony A300 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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