Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 III

Following is a detailed review of the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The HX100V was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX10 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX100V matches up versus the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX100V versus the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and RX10 III is 66 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX100V because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.