Sony A350 vs Sony W310
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Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A380
(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
- Released January 2010
Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A350 versus Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A350 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A350 was launched 19 months before the W310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A350 matches up against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony W310
A350 | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A350
W310 | A350 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | June 2008 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony W310
A350 | W310 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A350 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Sony A350 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A350 compared to the W310.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and W310 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and W310.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A350 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2008-06-06 | 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 area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 674 grams (1.49 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 595 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 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), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $150 |