Sony W710 vs Sony WX5
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 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
- Released January 2013
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W710 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX5
W710 | WX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W710
WX5 | W710 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX5
W710 | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W710 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |