Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a extended review of the Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was manufactured 24 months prior to the RX100 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HX200V grades against the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX200V compared to the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and RX100 III is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and RX100 III.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX200V featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HX200V will be behind in sensor innovation.