Sony HX10V vs Sony W710
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W710
HX10V | W710 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony HX10V
W710 | HX10V | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 10 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W710
HX10V | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |