Sony A6100 vs Sony W310
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Sony A6100 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
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- 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
- Released January 2010
Sony A6100 vs Sony W310 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A6100 vs Sony W310, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and W310 (12MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A6100 was launched 9 years after the W310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A6100 scores against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6100 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony W310
A6100 | W310 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | January 2010 | Newer by 118 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A6100
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony W310
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Sony A6100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Sony A6100 vs Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A6100 against the W310.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and W310 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A6100 and W310.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6100 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer A6100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $748 | $150 |