Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look more in depth at the Sony HX1 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX1 scores vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 provides external dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX1 versus Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX1 against the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and RX100 V is 67 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and RX100 V.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will produce more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.