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Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sony A6100 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6100 was launched 7 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A6100 matches up vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony HX10V

 A6100 HX10V 
RevealedAugust 2019February 2012Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony A6100

 HX10V A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony HX10V

 A6100 HX10V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6100 versus Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A6100 and the HX10V.

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and HX10V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and HX10V.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6100 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A6100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
74
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
86
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6100
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Sony A6100 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony HX10V
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-08-28 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $748 $616