Sony QX1 vs Sony W310

Here, we are reviewing the Sony QX1 vs Sony W310, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX1 was announced 4 years later than the W310 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the QX1 grades vs the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 has outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX1 vs Sony W310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the QX1 compared to the W310.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and W310.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The QX1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent QX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.