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Sony W620 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony W620 vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W710

 W620 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W620

 W710 W620 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony W710

 W620 W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W620
Travel photography with Sony W710
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Sony W620 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage type 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
Cost at release $102 $90