Sony W710 vs Sony WX10

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W710 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Sony W710 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.