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Sony W310 vs Sony A77

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A700
  • Updated by Sony A77 II
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Sony W310 vs Sony A77 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony W310 vs Sony A77, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the W310 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The W310 was revealed 21 months before the A77 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the W310 scores vs the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony A77

 W310 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony W310

 A77 W310 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony A77

 W310 A77 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W310 enjoys external 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 A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the W310 compared to the A77.

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W310 and A77 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and A77.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The W310 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 will produce more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged W310 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W310
Street photography with Sony A77
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W310
Sports photography with Sony A77
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography info
Sony A77 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging details
Sony A77 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
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Sony W310 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony SLT-A77
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-10-25
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 732g (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $900