Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II 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
- Introduced October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
(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
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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Photography Glossary Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2015 |  | October 2011 | Fresher by 44 months |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony RX10 II
| HX100V | RX10 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and RX10 II is 66 and 58 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony 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 |