Sony HX10V vs Sony WX10

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony HX10V and Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was unveiled 14 months later than the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HX10V matches up vs the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX10V features external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX10V and Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX10V vs the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and WX10.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern HX10V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.