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Sony W710 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony W710 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the W710 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W710 was manufactured 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W710 matches up against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX5

 W710 WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W710

 WX5 W710 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX5

 W710 WX5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W710 offers external 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) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W710 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the W710 against the WX5.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W710 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W710 and WX5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern W710 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average (114g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2010-07-08
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $250