Sony HX100V vs Sony A99

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX100V and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX100V was revealed 13 months earlier than the A99 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX100V scores versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V provides physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX100V and Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX100V versus the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and A99 is 66 and 57 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and A99.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX100V having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A99 will give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HX100V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.