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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Released January 2012
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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony WX10 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WX10 was released 12 months before the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the WX10 grades vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony WX70

 WX10 WX70 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX10

 WX70 WX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony WX10 and Sony WX70

 WX10 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX10 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WX10 versus the WX70.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WX10 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WX10 and WX70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older WX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX10 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony WX10
Street photography with Sony WX70
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX10 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX10 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-168mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Plus XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 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
Launch price $200 $242