Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the HX10V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX10V was launched 7 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX10V scores vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX10V features outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX10V vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX10V vs the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HX10V has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older HX10V will be behind with regard to sensor technology.