Sony A700 vs Sony W310
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Sony A700 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Refreshed by Sony A77
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Sony A700 vs Sony W310 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A700 and Sony W310, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar but the A700 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A700 was released 3 years earlier than the W310 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A700 scores against the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A700 vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony W310
A700 | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A700
W310 | A700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | December 2007 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony W310
A700 | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony A700 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A700 has exterior measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Sony A700 and Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A700 vs the W310.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and W310 is 58 and 96 respectively.
Sony A700 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and W310.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The A700 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older A700 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Sony A700 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A700 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2007-12-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 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 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 768 gr (1.69 lb) | 137 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $150 |