Sony W310 vs Sony WX220
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220/Sony-WX220-front.jpg)
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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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Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W310 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX220
W310 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W310
WX220 | W310 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX220
W310 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX220-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |