Sony HX400V vs Sony W710
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
Sony HX400V vs Sony W710 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W710 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W710
HX400V | W710 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 14 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony HX400V
W710 | HX400V | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W710
HX400V | W710 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony HX400V vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Sony HX400V versus Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $448 | $90 |