- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W310 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon A495 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-W310 | A495 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $149.00 | $129.99 |
Street Price: | $83.97 | $86.00 |
Date Available: | 2010-02-15 | 2010-02-28 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
4.8 oz
(137 g)
includes batteries |
6.2 oz (175 g) |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.7 in. (95 x 55 x 19 mm) |
3.7 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (94 x 62 x 31 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 10.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.69 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
640x480 (30/30 LP)
320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | No |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Sony lens; 6 elements in 5 groups | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | 37 - 122mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 20mm | 6.6 - 21.6mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 3.30x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.0/4.3 (W) - f/5.8/? (T) 2-steps | f/3.0 (W) to f/5.8 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 25x Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; 9-area, Center-weighted | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection (9-point) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots | 115,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-800), 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Gourmet | Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 , 10, custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | Auto, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Shutter Sync: 1st curtain, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Smart Flash Exposure |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.0m(W), 0.5m - 1.5m(T) | Auto ISO: 30 cm - 3.0 m (W), 30 cm - 2.0 (T) (12 in. - 9.8 ft (W), 12 in. - 6.6 ft. (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | 6.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Multiuse Terminal (AV(SD)/USB) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 400 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN1 | 2 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Alkaline, Lithium disposables, NiMH rechargeables |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC), Music Transfer (PC/MAC) | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.3+ | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in Silver, Black and Pink. | Smart Auto, i-Contrast, Face Detection self-timer. Available in Red, Blue and Silver. |