Sony W310 vs Sony A33
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Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A35
Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sony W310 versus Sony A33, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W310 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the W310 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe W310 was announced 7 months earlier than the A33 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W310 matches up vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W310 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A33
W310 | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony W310
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony A33
W310 | A33 | |||
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Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W310 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Sony W310 versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W310 compared to the A33.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W310 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W310 and A33.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W310 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A33 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older W310 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony W310 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $150 | $230 |