Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX100V was unveiled 8 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX100V matches up versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX100V vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX100V and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and RX100 VII is 66 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX100V using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HX100V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.