Sony HX100V vs Sony WX70

The following is a extended comparison of the Sony HX100V and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was launched 3 months earlier than the WX70 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX100V scores vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX100V comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX100V versus the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and WX70 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and WX70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.