Sony W710 vs Sony WX50
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Sony W710 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W710 was unveiled 12 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the W710 matches up versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Sony W710 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX50
W710 | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W710
WX50 | W710 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX50
W710 | WX50 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W710 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W710 and the WX50.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W710 and WX50.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern W710 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD display | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $90 | $250 |