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Sony A380 vs Sony W310

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A380 vs Sony W310 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony A380 and Sony W310, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A380 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A380 was released 4 months before the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A380 grades vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony W310

 A380 W310 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A380

 W310 A380 

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony W310

 A380 W310 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A380 compared to the W310.

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and W310 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and W310.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A380 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A380 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony W310
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A380
Travel photography with Sony W310
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony A380 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $899 $150