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Sony W310 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony W310 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony W310 versus Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W310 was released 24 months earlier than the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the W310 grades against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W650

 W310 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W310

 W650 W310 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W650

 W310 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W310 has outside measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W310 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W310 against the W650.

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W310 and W650.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged W310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W310
Street photography with Sony W650
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony W310 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $140