Sony HX100V vs Sony TX100V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony HX100V and Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was introduced 10 months after the TX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX100V matches up vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V features physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX100V against the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and TX100V is 66 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and TX100V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger HX100V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.