Sony HX1 vs Sony W710

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony HX1 and Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and W710 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and W710 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX1 scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX1 provides physical measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX1 and Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HX1 versus the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and W710 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and W710.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W710 will render more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.