Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX200V and Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX200V was brought out 5 years before the RX100 V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX200V scores against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX200V and Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX200V vs the RX100 V.

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

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX200V due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older HX200V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.