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Sony W310 vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Sony W310 and Sony WX500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W310 was released 6 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W310 matches up against the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX500

 W310 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony W310

 WX500 W310 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX500

 W310 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W310 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony W310 and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the W310 compared to the WX500.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W310 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W310 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W310 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX500 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography information
Sony WX500 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $348