Sony W320 vs Sony W710

On this page, we are comparing the Sony W320 versus Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W320 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W320 grades versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Sony W320 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W320 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sony W320 versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W320 against the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W320 and W710.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older W320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.