Sony TX100V vs Sony W710

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony TX100V vs Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was released 24 months earlier than the W710 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the TX100V grades versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX100V Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX100V has outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony TX100V vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TX100V against the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and W710.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TX100V will be behind in sensor tech.