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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(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
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony RX1

 HX200V RX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony HX200V

 RX1 HX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2012More recent by 9 months
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony RX1

 HX200V RX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography info
Sony RX1 Street photography info
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony RX1 Sports photography features
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography details
Sony RX1 Travel photography details
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging details
Sony RX1 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony RX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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
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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