Sony HX300 vs Sony W710

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX300 versus Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was unveiled 2 months later than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX300 scores vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX300 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony HX300 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX300 versus the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX300 and W710 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX300 and W710.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.