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Sony HX100V vs Sony W710

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX100V vs Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was launched 14 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HX100V grades against the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony W710

 HX100V W710 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony HX100V

 W710 HX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2011More recent by 14 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony W710

 HX100V W710 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V enjoys exterior dimensions 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX100V compared to the W710.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and W710 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and W710.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older HX100V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (577g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (114g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (577 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (114g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX100V
Vlogging with Sony W710
25
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (577g)
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-10-21 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.70 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577g (1.27 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 pricing $429 $90