Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony W710

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-1 was announced 23 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XZ-1 grades versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 features physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-1 and the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and W710.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W710 will produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older XZ-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.