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Sony W710 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony W710 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W710 was unveiled very close to the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W710 scores versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX300

 W710 WX300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W710

 WX300 W710 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX300

 W710 WX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W710 features external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W710 vs the WX300.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W710 and WX300.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W710
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W710 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W710
Travel photography with Sony WX300
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W710
Vlogging with Sony WX300
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash -
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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer 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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $90 $330