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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony RX100 II

 HX100V RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX100V

 RX100 II HX100V 
AnnouncedJune 2013October 2011More modern by 20 months
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony RX100 II

 HX100V RX100 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (577g)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography details
Sony RX100 II Travel photography details
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (577g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (577 grams)
37
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-10-21 2013-06-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577g (1.27 pounds) 281g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $429 $598