Sony HX10V vs Sony W510

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX10V and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W510 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was released 14 months later than the W510 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX10V scores versus the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX10V has got physical measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX10V versus the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and W510.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer HX10V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.