Sony QX100 vs Sony W710

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony QX100 vs Sony W710, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the QX100 (1") and W710 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The QX100 was introduced 8 months after the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the QX100 matches up versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX100 comes with outside dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX100 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the QX100 against the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX100 and W710.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The QX100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX100 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher QX100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.