Sony QX100 vs Sony W310

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony QX100 versus Sony W310, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the QX100 (1") and W310 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The QX100 was announced 3 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the QX100 scores versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 enjoys exterior measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX100 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the QX100 against the W310.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX100 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The QX100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX100 will produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent QX100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.