Sony HX9V vs Sony W710

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.