Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 IV

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX200V was announced 4 years before the RX100 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX200V scores vs the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX200V against the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and RX100 IV is 66 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX200V with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HX200V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.