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Sony W710 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony W710 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W710 was announced 2 years after the WX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W710 matches up against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX10

 W710 WX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W710

 WX10 W710 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX10

 W710 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W710 has outer 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the W710 versus the WX10.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W710 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W710 and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern W710 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W710
Street photography with Sony WX10
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W710
Sports photography with Sony WX10
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $200