Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very close but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HX100V was revealed 6 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX100V matches up vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX100V provides outside 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX100V versus the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and RX100 V is 66 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and RX100 V.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX100V with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.