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Sony W310 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

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
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony W310 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony W310 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W310 was manufactured at a similar time to the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W310 grades vs the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W320

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W310

 W320 W310 

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W320

 W310 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W310 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the W310 compared to the W320.

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and W320.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W320 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W310
Travel photography with Sony W320
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Sony W310 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $269