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Sony W310 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony W310 vs Sony WX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W310 was launched 6 months prior to the WX5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the W310 grades against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX5

 W310 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W310

 WX5 W310 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX5

 W310 WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony W310 features outer measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the W310 versus the WX5.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W310 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W310 and WX5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support 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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $250