Sony HX100V vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony HX100V versus Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The HX100V was launched 20 months prior to the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX100V grades versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V has external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Sony HX100V versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX100V versus the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and RX1R is 66 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and RX1R.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX100V because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.