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Sony HX20V vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony HX20V
(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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Sony HX20V versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and W610 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX20V was launched 7 months after the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX20V grades vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony W610

 HX20V W610 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony HX20V

 W610 HX20V 

Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony W610

 HX20V W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V provides outer 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX20V versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HX20V compared to the W610.

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and W610.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern HX20V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
Portrait photography with Sony W610
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX20V Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (254g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX20V Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX20V and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-20 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 254g (0.56 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $397 $200