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Sony W310 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony W310 versus Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W310 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W310 matches up against the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX50

 W310 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W310

 WX50 W310 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX50

 W310 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony W310 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony W310 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W310 compared to the WX50.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W310 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and WX50.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX50 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W310
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Price at launch $150 $250