Sony W380 vs Sony W710

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony W380 versus Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W380 was announced 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the W380 scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W380 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony W380 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W380 and the W710.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W380 and W710.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W710 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W380 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.