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Sony W710 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W710
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX70

 W710 WX70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W710

 WX70 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX70

 W710 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W710
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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