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Sony TX100V vs Sony W310

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