Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The HX10V was released 6 months prior to the RX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX10V matches up versus the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V features physical measurements 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 RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HX10V vs the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and RX100.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.