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Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
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Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX10V was manufactured 6 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX10V grades vs the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony RX10 IV

 HX10V RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony HX10V

 RX10 IV HX10V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017February 2012More modern by 67 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony RX10 IV

 HX10V RX10 IV 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX10V provides external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX10V compared to the RX10 IV.

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and RX10 IV.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX10V due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HX10V is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography factors
38
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (1,095g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX10V
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Sony HX10V vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2017-09-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
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 One One
Cost at launch $616 $1,698