Sony HX200V vs Sony WX10

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was manufactured 17 months after the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX200V scores vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V provides outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX200V versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX200V versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and WX10 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and WX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX200V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.