Sony HX200V vs Sony RX1R

Below is a detailed overview of the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HX200V was revealed 13 months before the RX1R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX200V grades versus the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX200V provides physical 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX200V versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX200V versus the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and RX1R is 66 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and RX1R.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX200V with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older HX200V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.