Sony W710 vs Sony W800

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W710 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

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.