Sony TX10 vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony TX10 and Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TX10 matches up against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX10 and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TX10 vs the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and W710.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older TX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.