Sony W570 vs Sony W710

The following is a in depth review of the Sony W570 vs Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W570 was announced 24 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W570 matches up against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W570 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W570 comes with physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the W570 and the W710.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W570 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W570 and W710.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged W570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.