Sony HX200V vs Sony QX100

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony HX200V and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the HX200V (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was revealed 16 months earlier than the QX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX200V matches up against the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX200V has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX200V and Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX200V and the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and QX100 is 66 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and QX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX200V having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony QX100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older HX200V will be behind in sensor technology.