Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX10
HX100V | WX10 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 10 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony HX100V
WX10 | HX100V |
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Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX10
HX100V | WX10 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and WX10 is 66 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |