Sony HX50V vs Sony W610

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony HX50V versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was released 16 months after the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX50V grades versus the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX50V has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HX50V compared to the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and W610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent HX50V is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.