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Sony W310 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony W310 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W310 was launched 5 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the W310 grades vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX220

 W310 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W310

 WX220 W310 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX220

 W310 WX220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W310 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the W310 against the WX220.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W310 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W310 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged W310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W310
Street photography with Sony WX220
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $198