Sony HX100V vs Sony W320

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX100V vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was introduced 22 months later than the W320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX100V grades versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V features outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX100V vs Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX100V versus the W320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and W320 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and W320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX100V to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HX100V is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.