Pentax S1 vs Sony W710

Below is a thorough analysis of the Pentax S1 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 22 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1 scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax S1 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S1 against the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and W710.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.