Sony HX20V vs Sony W510
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Sony HX20V vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX10V
- Newer Model is Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
Sony HX20V vs Sony W510 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX20V and Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and W510 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX20V was unveiled 19 months after the W510 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX20V grades vs the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX20V vs Sony W510 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony W510
HX20V | W510 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony HX20V
W510 | HX20V |
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Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony W510
HX20V | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony HX20V vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V has outside dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX20V and Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX20V vs the W510.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and W510.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern HX20V is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony HX20V vs Sony W510 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-07-20 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 2.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $397 | $99 |