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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX10V versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was revealed 2 months before the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX10V matches up versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony HX200V

 HX10V HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony HX10V

 HX200V HX10V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony HX200V

 HX10V HX200V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HX10V compared to the HX200V.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX10V
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery (450 shots)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery (450 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging features
Sony HX200V Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony HX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 450 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $616 $480