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Sony A7c vs Sony W710

Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony A7c vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony W710

 A7c W710 
LaunchedSeptember 2020January 2013More recent by 94 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A7c

 W710 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony W710

 A7c W710 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony W710
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7c
Street photography with Sony W710
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
86
good battery (740 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7c
Landscape photography with Sony W710
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Sony A7c vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-09-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 693 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 122 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,800 $90