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Sony W310 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony W310 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony W310 versus Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W310 was manufactured within a month of the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W310 scores versus the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W370

 W310 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W310

 W370 W310 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W370

 W310 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W310 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W310 versus the W370.

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W310 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W310 and W370.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W370 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W310
Street photography with Sony W370
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W310
Sports photography with Sony W370
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W310
Vlogging with Sony W370
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony W310 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $230