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Sony HX10V vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX10V versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was brought out 10 months before the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX10V matches up vs the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W710

 HX10V W710 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony HX10V

 W710 HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 10 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W710

 HX10V W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX10V comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX10V versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX10V versus the W710.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and W710.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HX10V will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (234g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (114 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
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 recording
Storage media 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $616 $90