Sony HX10V vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony HX10V vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX10V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The HX10V was brought out 16 months earlier than the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX10V scores against the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX10V compared to the RX1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and RX1R.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX10V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX10V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.