Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 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)
- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony RX10
HX100V | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony HX100V
RX10 | HX100V | |||
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Released | March 2014 | October 2011 | Newer by 29 months | |
Screen resolution | 1290k | 921k | Clearer screen (+369k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony RX10
HX100V | RX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and RX10 is 66 and 58 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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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 |