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Sony W310 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W310 vs Sony W560 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony W310 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W310 was manufactured 12 months before the W560 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W310 grades vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W560

 W310 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W310

 W560 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W560

 W310 W560 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W310 has physical measurements 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the W310 versus the W560.

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W310 and W560.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W560 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged W310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W310
Portrait photography with Sony W560
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W310
Street photography with Sony W560
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W310
Sports photography with Sony W560
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Sony W310 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $139