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Sony W710 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX50

 W710 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W710

 WX50 W710 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX50

 W710 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"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).

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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.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W710 Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W710 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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