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Sony HX10V vs Sony W610

Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony HX10V vs Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W610 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was revealed 2 months later than the W610 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX10V scores versus the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 HX10V W610 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 W610 HX10V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W610

		

		

			
 HX10V W610 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX10V offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX10V and the W610.
Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and W610.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
Portrait photography with Sony W610
38
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (234g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
Sports photography with Sony W610
49
 long zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
26
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (400mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
45
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
33
 quite wide (26mm)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
28
 quite wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 234 grams (0.52 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life 320 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $616 $200