Sony A550 vs Sony W310

On this page, we are matching up the Sony A550 versus Sony W310, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close but the A550 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The A550 was introduced around the same time to the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A550 matches up against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A550 has external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Sony A550 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A550 vs the W310.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and W310 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A550 and W310.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A550 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A550 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.