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Sony W610 vs Sony W710

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony W610 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony W610 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W610 was announced 12 months earlier than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the W610 matches up vs the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W710

 W610 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W610

 W710 W610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
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Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony W710

 W610 W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony W610 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the W610 vs the W710.

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W610 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W610 and W710.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W710 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older W610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W610 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
27
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W610 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (114g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony W610 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear Photo TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, 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 1 1
Retail price $200 $90