Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look closer at the Sony HX10V versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX10V was introduced 16 months before the RX100 II which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the HX10V scores against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V features external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Sony HX10V versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HX10V and the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and RX100 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX10V using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX10V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.