Sony HX90V vs Sony WX10

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX90V vs Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was announced 4 years after the WX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX90V matches up versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V enjoys outside 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) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX90V vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX90V against the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX90V to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern HX90V should have an advantage in sensor tech.