Sony W610 vs Sony W710

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Sony W610 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony W610 vs Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.