Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100
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Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Successor is Sony RX100 II
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony RX100
HX10V | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony HX10V
RX100 | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony RX100
HX10V | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 330 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $616 | $448 |