Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony HX100V versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively close but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The HX100V was introduced 7 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX100V grades against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V has external 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) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX100V versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the HX100V versus the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and RX100 VA is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX100V using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VA will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HX100V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.