Sony HX50V vs Sony W710

In this article, we are matching up the Sony HX50V and Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was announced 4 months after the W710 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX50V grades vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX50V offers outer measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX50V and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX50V and the W710.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and W710.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.