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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

12.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (741)
    8.7 8.7 from 741 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    7.5 7.5 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (241)
    5.7 5.7 from 241 reviewers
  • Features (236)
    5.5 5.5 from 236 reviewers
  • Ease of use (238)
    5.8 5.8 from 238 reviewers
  • Performance (224)
    8.6 8.6 from 224 reviewers
  • Picture quality (230)
    5.3 5.3 from 230 reviewers
  • Durability (5)
    9.5 9.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Reliability (3)
    9.3 9.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Overall quality (8)
    9.2 9.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Battery performance (2)
    8.6 8.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (224)
    5.3 5.3 from 224 reviewers
  • Video quality (9)
    8.9 8.9 from 9 reviewers
  • Compatibility (216)
    8.6 8.6 from 216 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (8)
    8.3 8.3 from 8 reviewers
  • Equipment (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Portability (216)
    5.6 5.6 from 216 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Camera Labs

    Camera Labs
    8.1/10
    1 June 2010

    Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W310 is a stylish compact with a 12 Megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, and 2.7in screen. Aimed squarely at the point-and-shoot photographer it has an Intelligent Auto exposure mode with scene recognition, face detection and a smile shutter, along with some control over ISO sensitivity, white balance, metering modes and the like in Program mode. Read more

    • 4x zoom with good wide angle coverage., Quick, responsive smile shutter., Dedicated movie/stills switch.
    • No optical image stabilisation., Poor quality at high ISO settings., LCD screen narrow view angle., Limited number of scene modes.

  2. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    7.5/10
    2 March 2010

    The Sony DSC-W310 combines some impressive looks and features with a low price. For the full review, as part of the Budget Compacts group test, click here Read more

    • Slim, easy to use design and fast focus
    • Noisy images and slightly dark tones

  3. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    25 January 2010

    Sony W310 Overview The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 digital camera is a 12.1-megapixel design with a 4x optical zoom lens. The Sony W310's lens offers a 35mm-equivalent range from a useful 28mm wide angle to a moderate 112mm telephoto. The lens has a two-step aperture which offers either f/3.0 or f/4.3 at wide angle; at telephoto the maximum aperture is f/5.8, and the minimum aperture isn't stated. Read more

  4. consumersearch.com

    16 November 2010

    The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 is small (3.8 inches by 2.2 inches by 0.7 inches) and inexpensive, but reviewers say other digital cameras are better choices. For example, the highly rated Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS (*Est. $150) also has a 4x zoom lens, 12-megapixel image sensor, shoots standard-definition video and is just a little thicker and shorter than the Sony -- but the Canon shoots better photos in test after test. Read more

    • Dedicated video-mode switch, Inexpensive
    • Below-average image quality, Fewer features than rivals, Subpar LCD screen

  5. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    7.0/10
    26 December 2011

    I personally like the camera because it’s highly portable and the features it have work as it should. I particularly like the smile detection shutter which works impressively well in most situations. It even detected smiles from other photos which is great. it has pretty decent zoom range with digital zoom as well which doens’t realy do the camera any favors. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Great Entry Level Digital Camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Johnny Pasta "Johnny Pasta", Amazon
    17 November 2011 See Product at Amazon ($94.99)

    I see a lot of people here bad mouthing this camera. What a bunch of morons. If they would read the manual for a half a second this is not that hard of a camera to operate. In fact one of the simplest I have found to operate. It's all about how you program and set it up. This camera is a no brainer. For the morons out there just set it up for all automatic everything. Than you should have no problem but to point and shoot. Read more or see product

  2. Sony DSC-W310 12.1 MP Digital Camera

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: mfayazali, J&R
    12 August 2010

    This is very compact size digital camera to use for all purposes. I am using my camera to take picture of my family members & while travelling. I recommed to buy this camera to use all purposes. Read more

    • Good Image Stabilization, Great Zoom, Nice Body Color, Short Lag Time
    • Limited Zoom, Poor Flash

  3. "Camera is good and takes quality picture."

    CNET
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: yesitstana, CNET
    13 April 2011

    All in all this is a really good camera just to have around the house. If you're trying to become a photographer then I suggest keep looking, but if you want a digital camera to give to your grandparents or even your parents, this just might be the one. It's very small and compact and easy to tote around on vacations and what not. I'd recommend it for the average person who wants to take average pictures. Read more

    • Very convenient, good for just every day use. Takes good quality pictures and is very easy to use. It is a great camera for someone who isn't so tech savvy. It has a l...
    • After a while the button to take a picture becomes difficult, you just have to press and hold. If you're recording a video, the zoom function doesn't work. You'd have ...

  4. Good Camera For Beginners

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Ahmad Alnaal, dpreview.com
    8 September 2011

    I think it is good for one who want to start his photographic hobby. it has a very good images quality. For video it is good but you can't zoom while you recording video.Some thing that i don't like in this camera is that you can't start the flash during video recording that's mean if you are in a dark place you can't record a good movie.I interested in smile shutter function . Finally i think it is very good in taking fixed photo. And i like it. Read more

    • I think it is good for one who want to start his photographic hobby. it has a very good images quality. For video it is good but you can't zoom while you recording vid...

  5. easy to manage, something that i, as an amateur photographer can understand

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: nicavi59, Ebay
    15 December 2011 See Product at eBay ($103.88)

    this camera is great for someone like me, who loves to take photos but it is not a professional photographer. i have tried one other brand in digital cameras, but for me this is the best. very easy to manage and to understand all of its features. Read more or see product

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You don’t have to be an expert to take great photos. The DSC-W310 captures amazingly detailed images with a 28mm equivalent wide angle 4x zoom lens. And everything is made simpler with a 2.7-inch (diag.) screen and advanced features including Easy mode, iAuto and SteadyShot® image stabilization™.Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you—recognizing scenes, lighting conditions and faces—and automatically adjusts the settings for you. Th…

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