Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 II

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.