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Sony A6400 vs Sony W310

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony A6400 versus Sony W310, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and W310 (12MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6400 was brought out 9 years after the W310 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A6400 scores versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony W310

 A6400 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2010More modern by 110 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A6400

 W310 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony W310

 A6400 W310 

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A6400 offers external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A6400 and the W310.

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and W310 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and W310.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6400 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6400 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher A6400 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6400
Sports photography with Sony W310
76
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
87
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
Sony W310 Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony W310
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-01-15 2010-01-07
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
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 DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $898 $150