Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony RX100 V
HX200V | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony HX200V
RX100 V | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | October 2016 | May 2012 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony RX100 V
HX200V | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-11 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.40 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 583 grams (1.29 lb) | 299 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $480 | $998 |