Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 III

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very well matched but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX200V was announced 4 years earlier than the RX10 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX200V grades vs the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX200V offers outside dimensions 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 RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX10 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HX200V and the RX10 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and RX10 III is 66 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and RX10 III.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX200V with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HX200V is going to be behind in sensor technology.