Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 III

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony HX10V versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The HX10V was released 3 years before the RX100 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX10V grades vs the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX10V versus Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX10V versus the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and RX100 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX10V because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 III will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older HX10V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.