Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony RX100 II
HX100V | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX100V
RX100 II | HX100V | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | October 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony RX100 II
HX100V | RX100 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
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 |