Sony A7S II vs Sony HX100V

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A7S II vs Sony HX100V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A7S II was released 4 years after the HX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A7S II scores vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7S II offers external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A7S II against the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S II and HX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX100V will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A7S II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.