Sony W710 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony W710 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W710 was announced 3 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the W710 grades versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W710 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W710 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Sony W710 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the W710 against the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W710 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W710 and WX500.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older W710 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.