Sony HX10V vs Sony RX100 VII

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.