Sony QX1 vs Sony W710

Here is a extended review of the Sony QX1 and Sony W710, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was introduced 21 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the QX1 grades versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 comes with external dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX1 and Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the QX1 vs the W710.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and W710.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony QX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer QX1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.