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Sony W530 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
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Sony W530 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony W530 vs Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W530 was revealed 24 months before the W710 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W530 grades against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W710

 W530 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W530

 W710 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony W710

 W530 W710 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony W530 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the W530 and the W710.

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W530 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W530 and W710.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged W530 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Sony W530 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $269 $90