Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W310, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W310 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RX100 VI was released 8 years after the W310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RX100 VI grades against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony W310
RX100 VI | W310 | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | January 2010 | Newer by 103 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony RX100 VI
W310 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W310
RX100 VI | W310 |
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VI against the W310.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and W310 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and W310.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-06-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301 gr (0.66 lb) | 137 gr (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,198 | $150 |