Sony W310 vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony W310 and Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W310 was released 4 years before the WX80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W310 scores against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W310 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony W310 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W310 and Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the W310 and the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W310 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and WX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older W310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.