Sony HX200V vs Sony W320

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony HX200V versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was brought out 2 years after the W320 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX200V matches up vs the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX200V provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX200V versus Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX200V vs the W320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W320 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and W320.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher HX200V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.