Sony HX100V vs Sony HX200V
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Sony HX100V vs Sony HX200V Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Sony HX100V versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX100V was released 6 months prior to the HX200V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX100V scores versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX100V vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony HX200V
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony HX100V
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony HX200V
HX100V | HX200V | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | May 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony HX100V vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
See the Sony HX100V versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HX100V against the HX200V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and HX200V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-10-21 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.70 m | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 577g (1.27 lb) | 583g (1.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 450 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $429 | $480 |