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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX200V was launched 13 months prior to the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX200V grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony RX100 II

 HX200V RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX200V

 RX100 II HX200V 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony RX100 II

 HX200V RX100 II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V features external dimensions 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 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX200V versus the RX100 II.

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and RX100 II is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and RX100 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX200V because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX200V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography info
Sony RX100 II Street photography info
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (583 grams)
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (450 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
57
great battery (450 shots)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (583 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
good battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than average in class (281g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
74
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (583 grams)
37
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (281g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-11 2013-06-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 grams (1.29 lb) 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 450 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
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
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