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Sony W350 vs Sony W710

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony W350 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony W350 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W350 was introduced 4 years before the W710 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the W350 matches up against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W710

 W350 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W350

 W710 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W710

 W350 W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W350 has got external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W350 and the W710.

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W350 and W710.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older W350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W350
Portrait photography with Sony W710
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
66
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Sony W350 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $90