Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony HX100V and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HX100V was revealed 7 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HX100V scores vs the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX100V provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX100V and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX100V against the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and RX100 VI is 66 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX100V using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.