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Sony W510 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony W510 vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Sony W510 and Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W510 was manufactured 24 months before the W710 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W510 scores vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W710

 W510 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W510

 W710 W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W710

 W510 W710 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony W510 offers external measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony W510 and Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the W510 compared to the W710.

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W510 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W510 and W710.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W510
Portrait photography with Sony W710
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W510
Travel photography with Sony W710
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony W510 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $99 $90