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Sony TX100V vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony W310
(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
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony TX100V vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was launched 13 months after the W310 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TX100V matches up against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W310

 TX100V W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX100V

 W310 TX100V 

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W310

 TX100V W310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 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 TX100V vs Sony W310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TX100V vs the W310.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and W310.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TX100V provides an edge in sensor tech.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography info
Sony W310 Travel photography info
65
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $150