Sony QX10 vs Sony W710

Below, we will be matching up the Sony QX10 vs Sony W710, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was manufactured 8 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX10 grades versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony QX10 has outside dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications 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 QX10 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the QX10 versus the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX10 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer QX10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.