Sony HX20V vs Sony W610
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 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
- Announced July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Refreshed by Sony HX30V
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony W610
HX20V | W610 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony HX20V
W610 | HX20V |
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Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony W610
HX20V | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX20V vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |