Sony W710 vs Sony WX70
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Sony W710 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe W710 was launched 12 months later than the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W710 scores against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Sony W710 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX70
W710 | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W710
WX70 | W710 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX70
W710 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W710 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the W710 and the WX70.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W710 and WX70.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer W710 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD display | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 240 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $90 | $242 |