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Sony HX10V vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
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).

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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
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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