Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX10V and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The HX10V was introduced 3 years before the RX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX10V scores versus the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX10V provides outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HX10V vs the RX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and RX10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HX10V will be behind in sensor tech.