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Sony TX7 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony TX7 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX7 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched but the TX7 (1/2.4") and W310 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The TX7 was brought out at a similar time to the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TX7 grades versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W310

 TX7 W310 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX7

 W310 TX7 

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W310

 TX7 W310 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX7 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Sony TX7 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TX7 vs the W310.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX7 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX7 and W310.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W310 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
Sony W310 Landscape photography features
36
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $150