Sony HX90V vs Sony W710

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony HX90V versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was launched 2 years after the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX90V matches up vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony HX90V versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HX90V and the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and W710.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern HX90V will have an edge in sensor tech.