Sony W230 vs Sony W710

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony W230 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W230 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W230 matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W230 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W230 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony W230 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the W230 against the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W230 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged W230 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.