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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony HX10V versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was launched 11 months earlier than the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX10V grades vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX300

 HX10V WX300 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX10V

 WX300 HX10V 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX300

 HX10V WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V comes with 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) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HX10V against the WX300.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and WX300.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged HX10V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-28 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $616 $330