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Sony W710 vs Sony A55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A57
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Sony W710 vs Sony A55 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony W710 versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very close but the W710 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The W710 was revealed 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W710 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W710 grades against the A55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A55

 W710 A55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony W710

 A55 W710 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony A55

 W710 A55 

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W710 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Sony W710 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W710 compared to the A55.

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W710 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W710 and A55.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The W710 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern W710 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W710 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W710
Portrait photography with Sony A55
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W710 Street photography information
Sony A55 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W710 Sports photography features
Sony A55 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W710 Travel photography factors
Sony A55 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (380 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W710 Landscape photography information
Sony A55 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (380 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W710 Vlogging features
Sony A55 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Sony W710 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony A55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony SLT-A55
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 816
Other
Battery life 240 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $90 $800