Sony A7c vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony A7c and Sony W710, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and W710 (16MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and W710 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The A7c was unveiled 7 years later than the W710 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7c grades vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7c has got physical measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7c and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A7c against the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and W710 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and W710.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7c using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7c will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent A7c provides a benefit in sensor tech.