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Sony W650 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched 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 W650 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony W650 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W650 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W650 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the W650 grades against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony W710

 W650 W710 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W650

 W710 W650 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W650 and Sony W710

 W650 W710 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W650 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W650 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the W650 versus the W710.

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W650 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W650 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older W650 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W650 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W650
Portrait photography with Sony W710
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W650 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W650
Vlogging with Sony W710
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony W650 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W650 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type 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 1 1
Price at release $140 $90