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Sony HX10V vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W510

 HX10V W510 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony HX10V

 W510 HX10V 

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W510

 HX10V W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
Portrait photography with Sony W510
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography features
Sony W510 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
45
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $616 $99