Sony QX30 vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony QX30 vs Sony W710, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was revealed 21 months later than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the QX30 grades versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 has outside measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX30 versus the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and W710.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX30 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger QX30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.