Sony W310 vs Sony WX30

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony W310 vs Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W310 was announced 18 months prior to the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W310 grades vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Sony W310 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W310 comes with outer 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) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W310 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W310 vs the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W310 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and WX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX30 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older W310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.