Sony W310 vs Sony WX1
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary Sony W310 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony W310 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the W310 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W310 was released 6 months after the WX1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W310 scores against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W310 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX1
| W310 | WX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W310
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Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX1
| W310 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Sony W310 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W310 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sony W310 vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the W310 vs the WX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W310 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W310 and WX1.
Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W310 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W310 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Sony W310 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $149 |