Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 II

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.