Sony HX400V vs Sony W710

Below, we are comparing the Sony HX400V versus Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was introduced 14 months later than the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX400V grades vs the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V has outside dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX400V vs the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and W710 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and W710.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger HX400V is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.