Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively similar but the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HX10V was manufactured 8 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX10V grades vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony RX100 VII
HX10V | RX100 VII | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony HX10V
RX100 VII | HX10V | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | February 2012 | More modern by 90 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony RX100 VII
HX10V | RX100 VII | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX10V offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HX10V vs the RX100 VII.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and RX100 VII.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX10V due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX10V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-28 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 grams (0.52 lb) | 302 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $616 | $1,298 |