Sony RX100 II vs Sony W310
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 RX100 II vs Sony W310 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Sony RX100 II and Sony W310, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the RX100 II (1") and W310 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 II was released 3 years later than the W310 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RX100 II matches up versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony W310
RX100 II | W310 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony RX100 II
W310 | RX100 II |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony W310
RX100 II | W310 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 II and Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 II versus the W310.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and W310 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and W310.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher RX100 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-06-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 281g (0.62 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $598 | $150 |