Sony HX10V vs Sony W310

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX10V versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was manufactured 2 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX10V grades against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V comes with external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Sony HX10V versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX10V vs the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and W310.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger HX10V provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.