Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.