Sony HX400V vs Sony WX10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX400V vs Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was released 3 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HX400V scores vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX400V features exterior dimensions 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX400V against the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and WX10 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and WX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HX400V provides an advantage in sensor tech.