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Sony HX50V vs Sony W310

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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 HX50V vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony HX50V versus Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was introduced 3 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX50V scores against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony W310

 HX50V W310 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony HX50V

 W310 HX50V 

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony W310

 HX50V W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX50V offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX50V vs the W310.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and W310 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and W310.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern HX50V will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
Portrait photography with Sony W310
50
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX50V
Travel photography with Sony W310
71
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (272g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Sony HX50V vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272g (0.60 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $439 $150