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Sony TX200V vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony TX200V versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W310 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was revealed 2 years later than the W310 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TX200V matches up vs the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W310

 TX200V W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX200V

 W310 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W310

 TX200V W310 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V provides external dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TX200V compared to the W310.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and W310.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TX200V provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
Portrait photography with Sony W310
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
71
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX200V
Vlogging with Sony W310
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-30 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
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 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $150