Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we are matching up the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very comparable but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor size.

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The HX100V was revealed 20 months earlier than the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX100V scores versus the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX100V enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX100V versus the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and RX100 II is 66 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX100V with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 II will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.