Sony W710 vs Sony WX300

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W710 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.