Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony HX200V and Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX200V was launched 3 months before the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX200V matches up versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX200V vs the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and RX100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and RX100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX200V because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.