Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are evaluating the Sony HX10V and Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very well matched but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor size.

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The HX10V was manufactured 5 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX10V scores against the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V features external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX10V and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX10V against the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX10V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.