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Sony W220 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony W220 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony W220 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W220 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W220 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W310 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W220 grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony W310

 W220 W310 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W220

 W310 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony W310

 W220 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony W220 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W220 and Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the W220 versus the W310.

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W220 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W220 and W310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged W220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W220
Travel photography with Sony W310
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sony W220 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $150