Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX10V and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX10V was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX10V matches up against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX10V provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX10V and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX10V and the RX100 VI.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and RX100 VI.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX10V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.