Sony HX400V vs Sony W610

Below is a extended overview of the Sony HX400V versus Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was launched 2 years later than the W610 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX400V grades vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX400V has got physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX400V versus Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX400V against the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and W610 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and W610.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX400V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher HX400V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.