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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(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
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The HX100V was revealed 3 years prior to the RX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX100V grades against the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony RX10

 HX100V RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony HX100V

 RX10 HX100V 
ReleasedMarch 2014October 2011Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution1290k921kClearer screen (+369k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony RX10

 HX100V RX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V provides outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX100V and the RX10.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and RX10 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and RX10.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX100V having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography information
Sony RX10 Street photography information
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (577g)
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography information
Sony RX10 Travel photography information
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
63
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX100V
Vlogging with Sony RX10
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (577g)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony RX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-10-21 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.70 m 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577 gr (1.27 lb) 813 gr (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $429 $698