Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W710

Here is a detailed review of the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W710, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and W710 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and W710 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was announced 5 years later than the W710 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX100 VA matches up versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VA versus the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and W710.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.