Sony W620 vs Sony W710

Lets look more closely at the Sony W620 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W620 was announced 12 months earlier than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W620 grades versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Sony W620 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony W620 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W620 vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W620 versus the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W620 and W710.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older W620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.