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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 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
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony HX10V and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was brought out 4 years before the WX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HX10V grades against the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX500

 HX10V WX500 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX10V

 WX500 HX10V 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2012Newer by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX500

 HX10V WX500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX10V enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX10V and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX10V compared to the WX500.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and WX500.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged HX10V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
Sony WX500 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (236g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 234g (0.52 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $616 $348