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Sony W310 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony W310 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony W310 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W310 was unveiled 5 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W310 grades vs the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W810

 W310 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W310

 W810 W310 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W810

 W310 W810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W310 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony W310 and Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W310 versus the W810.

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W310 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and W810.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W310 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W310
Landscape photography with Sony W810
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W310
Vlogging with Sony W810
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Sony W310 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $100