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Sony W310 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony W310 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W310 was released 12 months prior to the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the W310 matches up against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony WX9

 W310 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W310

 WX9 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony WX9

 W310 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W310 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Sony W310 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W310 vs the WX9.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W310 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W310 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged W310 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W310
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Sony W310 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $188