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Sony W310 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony W310 versus Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W310 was brought out 12 months prior to the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the W310 scores against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX10

 W310 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W310

 WX10 W310 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX10

 W310 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W310 offers physical 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the W310 compared to the WX10.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W310 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W310 and WX10.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX10 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older W310 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W310
Travel photography with Sony WX10
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Launch price $150 $200