Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony HX200V and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very close but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX200V matches up against the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V enjoys outer 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX200V and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX200V versus the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and RX10 IV is 66 and 52 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and RX10 IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX200V due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HX200V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.