Sony W710 vs Sony W800
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710/Sony-W710-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800/Sony-W800-front.jpg)
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Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014
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Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony W710 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The W710 was brought out 13 months prior to the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W710 scores versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Sony W710 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W800
W710 | W800 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony W710
W800 | W710 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony W800
W710 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W710 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W710 versus Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W710 vs the W800.
![Sony W710 vs Sony W800 size comparison Sony W710 vs Sony W800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W710 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Sony W710 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison Sony W710 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W710 and W800.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W800 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older W710 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony W710 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison Sony W710 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony W710 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD display | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 114g (0.25 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 240 shots | - |
Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $90 | $90 |