Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony HX10V and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The HX10V was revealed 7 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HX10V matches up versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX10V comes with exterior measurements 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 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX10V versus the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and RX100 VA.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX10V with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HX10V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.