Sony W310 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony W310 vs Sony ZV-1 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony W310 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony W310 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the W310 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W310 was revealed 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the W310 grades vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W310 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Sony W310 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony ZV-1
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony W310
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Revealed | May 2020 | January 2010 | Fresher by 126 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony ZV-1
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Sony W310 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W310 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W310 versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W310 and the ZV-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W310 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Sony W310 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W310 and ZV-1.
All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The W310 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older W310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony W310 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | Sony ZV-1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 pricing | $150 | $750 |