Sony W650 vs Sony W710

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W650 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.