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Sony HX9V vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Sony HX9V and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was brought out 17 months before the W710 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX9V matches up versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W710

 HX9V W710 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony HX9V

 W710 HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W710

 HX9V W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX9V and Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HX9V and the W710.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and W710.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older HX9V will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $328 $90