Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310
88 Imaging
54 Features
78 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 VI
(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
- Launched January 2010
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RX100 VII was released 9 years later than the W310 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX100 VII grades vs the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony W310
RX100 VII | W310 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | January 2010 | More recent by 117 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony RX100 VII
W310 | RX100 VII |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony W310
RX100 VII | W310 |
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VII offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VII and the W310.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and W310 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and W310.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2019-07-25 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302 grams (0.67 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
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 score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 418 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,298 | $150 |