Sony W310 vs Sony WX50

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W310 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.