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Sony S930 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony W310
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony S930 vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony S930 and Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S930 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S930 grades versus the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony W310

 S930 W310 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony S930

 W310 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony W310

 S930 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony S930 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Sony S930 and Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S930 versus the W310.

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S930 and W310.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W310 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S930 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography information
Sony W310 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S930
Vlogging with Sony W310
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Sony S930 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-108mm (2.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $219 $150