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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX100V versus Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was announced 10 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX100V matches up against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX10

 HX100V WX10 
LaunchedOctober 2011January 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony HX100V

 WX10 HX100V 

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX10

 HX100V WX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX100V provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Sony HX100V versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX100V versus the WX10.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and WX10 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and WX10.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher HX100V is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-10-21 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.70 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577g (1.27 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $200