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Sony W610 vs Sony WX70

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Sony W610 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W610 was announced about the same time to the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the W610 matches up against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony WX70

 W610 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W610

 WX70 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony WX70

 W610 WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W610 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Sony W610 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the W610 compared to the WX70.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W610 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W610 and WX70.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX70 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W610
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
27
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W610
Travel photography with Sony WX70
69
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Sony W610 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 photos 240 photos
Style of battery 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 feature
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 One One
Launch price $200 $242