Sony RX100 III vs Sony W710

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony RX100 III versus Sony W710, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 III was brought out 17 months after the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RX100 III matches up versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 III features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 III versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 III against the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 III and W710.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 III will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern RX100 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.