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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony RX10 IV

 HX200V RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony HX200V

 RX10 IV HX200V 
ReleasedSeptember 2017May 2012More recent by 65 months
Display resolution1440k922kCrisper display (+518k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony RX10 IV

 HX200V RX10 IV 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

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

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX200V
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (583 grams)
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than average (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography info
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography info
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (583 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (1,095 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX200V
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (583g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-11 2017-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 grams (1.29 lb) 1095 grams (2.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $480 $1,698