Sony W530 vs Sony W710

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W530 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

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.

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

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.