Sony QX100 vs Sony W710
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Sony QX100 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Released September 2013
(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
- Announced January 2013
Sony QX100 vs Sony W710 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony QX100 vs Sony W710 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony W710
QX100 | W710 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | January 2013 | Newer by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony QX100
W710 | QX100 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony W710
QX100 | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony QX100 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony QX100 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony QX100 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Category | Lens-style | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-09-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | - | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Depends on connected smartphone | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash options | None | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $268 | $90 |