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Sony A850 vs Sony W710

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony A850 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A850 and Sony W710, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and W710 (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A850 was announced 3 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A850 grades versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony W710

 A850 W710 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A850

 W710 A850 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2010Newer by 33 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony W710

 A850 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A850 has exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications 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 change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A850 vs the W710.

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and W710 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and W710.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A850 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A850 will show extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A850 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A850
Street photography with Sony W710
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A850 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
55
environment proofing
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no liveview feature
missing Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
34
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Sony A850 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1415 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
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