Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX200V was launched 22 months prior to the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX200V grades versus the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX200V against the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and RX10 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and RX10.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX200V due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HX200V will be behind with regard to sensor technology.