Sony HX100V vs Sony HX99

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX100V versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly similar but the HX100V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide totally different sensor size.

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The HX100V was brought out 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX100V scores against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX100V features outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HX100V and the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and HX99 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and HX99.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX100V because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older HX100V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.