Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1

Below is a in depth review of the Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The HX200V was launched 9 months before the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX200V matches up against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V has physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX200V vs the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and RX1 is 66 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and RX1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX200V because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HX200V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.