Sony W710 vs Sony WX300
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX300
W710 | WX300 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W710
WX300 | W710 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX300
W710 | WX300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2013 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |