Sony HX100V vs Sony W710

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

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.

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

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.