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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 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
  • Announced October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • New Model is Sony RX100 II
Photography Glossary

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX100V versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The HX100V was released 10 months earlier than the RX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the HX100V grades against the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony RX100

 HX100V RX100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony HX100V

 RX100 HX100V 
LaunchedAugust 2012October 2011Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony RX100

 HX100V RX100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX100V enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HX100V versus the RX100.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and RX100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and RX100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX100V because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX100V
Street photography with Sony RX100
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
79
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (577g)
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony RX100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-10-21 2012-08-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577 gr (1.27 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
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
Price at launch $429 $448