Clicky

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II 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
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX10
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 III
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony HX100V versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The HX100V was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX100V scores against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony RX10 II

 HX100V RX10 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Sony HX100V

 RX10 II HX100V 
AnnouncedJune 2015October 2011Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony RX10 II

 HX100V RX10 II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V has got outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Sony HX100V versus Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX100V against the RX10 II.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and RX10 II is 66 and 58 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX100V because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 II will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HX100V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 II
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography factors
Sony RX10 II Street photography factors
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proof
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Sports photography highlights
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lacks phase detect autofocus
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 II Travel photography advice
54
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 II
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging information
Sony RX10 II Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony RX10 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-10-21 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 gr (1.27 pounds) 813 gr (1.79 pounds)
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 rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Retail price $429 $998