Sony HX100V vs Sony QX100

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX100V and Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX100V (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX100V was unveiled 22 months prior to the QX100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX100V scores versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V has got outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX100V versus the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and QX100 is 66 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and QX100.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX100V with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HX100V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.