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Sony W710 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Sony W710
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony W710 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W710 was introduced 11 months after the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the W710 grades against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX150

 W710 WX150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony W710

 WX150 W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX150

 W710 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W710 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the W710 and the WX150.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W710 and WX150.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent W710 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W710
Street photography with Sony WX150
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W710
Sports photography with Sony WX150
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W710
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W710
Vlogging with Sony WX150
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $300