Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Renewed by Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony RX1
HX200V | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony HX200V
RX1 | HX200V | |||
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Released | February 2013 | May 2012 | More recent by 9 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony RX1
HX200V | RX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-11 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.40 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 583g (1.29 pounds) | 482g (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 images | 270 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $480 | $2,798 |