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Sony W710 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony W710 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W710 was revealed very close to the WX80 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the W710 scores vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony WX80

 W710 WX80 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W710

 WX80 W710 

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony WX80

 W710 WX80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W710 offers physical 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the W710 versus the WX80.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W710 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W710 Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W710
Street photography with Sony WX80
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W710 Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (114g)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Sony W710 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery format 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 feature
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
Price at launch $90 $276