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Sony A350 vs Sony W310

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony W310

 A350 W310 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A350

 W310 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2008More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony W310

 A350 W310 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and W310 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A350
Sports photography with Sony W310
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
51
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A350
Vlogging with Sony W310
9
can't shoot video
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Sony A350 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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