- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
- Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
- Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR
- Canon Powershot SX40
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX100V is one of the best super-zoom camera that we've ever reviewed, offering a compelling mix of advanced features, excellent still image quality, fantastic lens and a class-leading video mode, all at a price that is competitive with its main rivals.
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)The inherent beauty of any super zoom camera is the ability to choose from a wide range of framing options, and photograph a broad range of subjects, without having to take a single step forward or back.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
MP15.9
1/2.5"
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The combination of the fast f/2.8 aperture, effective optical image stabilizer and maximum ISO speed of 3200 makes this camera well suited to hand-held low-light photography.
18 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 72% by by DPReview (Apr, 2012)That said, if you downsize the images to match the resolution of similar super zooms, the HX200V comes off looking pretty good.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 18 MP   | 20 MP |
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by Joanna-DanemanI wanted a camera to supplement my Canon Rebel (an older model with fewer megapixels and no special features).
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V by DPReview (Apr, 2012)To top it off, it features the highest resolution sensor in a compact camera (18 Megapixel, which may or may not be a good thing) as well as one one of the most powerful zoom lenses (30X).
sensor size
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by ByrnaIt's pretty obvious even after one day, how superior it is to any other camera in this sensor size class.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V by M.-Cordoba--mxcSo image quality at 100% size is lower than those of a 10 mp camera with a similar sensor.
wide angle lens
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by M.-Millery* wide-angle lens 27 mm - Sony can make better; other brands does better: Nikon(24mm) and Panasonic(25mm).
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V by RosieAndMe (May, 2012)The first photo is taken at wide angle and shows a long tree lined path ending at a distant white building.
aperture size
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V by M.-Cordoba--mxcI own a DSLR with several lenses, know my way around shutter speed, iso, white balance, aperture, etc) I've also owned several point and shoot cameras over the years since they are easier to carry around (and I'm less worried they will break/get lost.
zoom range
| 0x | 33.8x | 40x |
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by DPReview (Oct, 2011)The HX100V is aimed at users for whom pocketable size is trumped by the desire for more traditional DSLR styling and functionality, larger control points and a zoom lens that would be unwieldy, to say the least, if coupled with 'traditional' compact camera ergonomics.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V by Angel_Pen--angel_rising (Dec, 2012)On one hand this camera offers an easy way to shoot with a 30x zoom but if you are a pro I doubt you will be happy with the resulting noisy images.
body size
122 x 87 x 93 mm
122 x 87 x 93 mm
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by M.-Povoa--Marcello-Povoa (Dec, 2011)It shows how fast compact cameras are evolving, becoming pretty solid computers at the same time.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
battery life
410 photos
450 photos
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V by Usagi3 (Feb, 2013)#34;. First of all, the battery life is far better than previous models.
max continuous shooting
Cybershot DSC-HX100v by F.-Genao--Lisandro-GenaoWhich means the Panasonic will take 11 pictures in one second in burst mode and the Sony will take 10 pictures in one second in burst mode.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V by YnotMe (May, 2012)view all the time, it would be much easier to follow the action whether in burst or single shot mode.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
| Slightly more highly reviewed by consumers | 84.11% | vs | 83.46% |
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| Almost the same | |||
Advantages compared to the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
| Much wider lens | 24 mm | vs | 27 mm |
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| More than 10% wider focal length | |||
| Much higher light sensitivity | 12,800 ISO | vs | 3,200 ISO |
| 4x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Larger zoom range | 33.8x | vs | 30x |
| Around 15% larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Higher resolution | 18 MP | vs | 15.9 MP |
| Around 15% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Feb, 2012 | vs | Feb, 2011 |
| Announced date over 1 years later | |||
| More photos per charge | 450 | vs | 410 |
| 40 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 160 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Oldanalyst (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by Glenn-A.-Michaels (Jul, 2011) Rated 100% by by cartographer (Sep, 2011) | Rated by 205 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by HL--Laughter-brings-happiness Rated 100% by by TechGuy (Mar, 2012) Rated 100% by by RosieAndMe (May, 2012) | |
video
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 60% by by Keith-in-Dallas--K (Oct, 2011)I determined that my priorities had changed to indoor action picture quality as number (1), with portability and video not as important anymore (as I rarely used the video on the HX100V, and I was already carrying a bag to hold the camera stuff).
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The dedicated Movie button on the rear of the DSC-HX100V allows you to start recording a movie with a single push of a button, and then stop recording by pressing the same button - a lot more intuitive than having to select the movie mode then press the shutter button, as on most compacts.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)Present and correct is the increasingly ubiquitous ability to shoot High Definition video clips, but unlike its main competitors the HX100V does so at full 1080p HD rather than 1080i or 720p, and also with stereo sound rather than mono.
size
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Rated 72% by by DPReview (Apr, 2012)I have to admit that I was expecting the HX200V to be near the top of the chart for dimensions and weight, but it turns out to be about average for both.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2012)Overall dimensions are 121.6x86.6x93.3mm and the HX200V weighs a starter DSLR-like 531g.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Rated 100% by by HL--Laughter-brings-happinessWith the older one, when I first took it out of the box, it was a shock, but, I instantly liked it as the rubbery texture allow me to grab the camera confidently, and, with HX200V, the embossed texture is thin and it is less characteristic, slight disappointment, but you won't even notice it.
zoom
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 73% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)The Steady-Shot optical image stabilization function works well for both still image and video capture, a benefit which is especially valuable at the long end of the HX100V's zoom, where without it, camera shake would inevitably ruin sharpness.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by CAWireless (Sep, 2011)Overall, despite some initial misgivings about getting a superzoom, I'm very happy that I bought the HX100V and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great travel camera.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 73% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)With the HX100V, Sony brings a host of new and updated features to its flagship superzoom model.
lens
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 73% by by DPReview (Oct, 2011)Helped by such effective image stabilization, at its telephoto focal lengths, the HX100V's lens produces crisp, pleasing images.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The Sony DSC-HX100V joins the party with a 30x extending optical lens with very respectable maximum apertures of f/2.8 at the 27mm wide-angle setting and f/5.6 at the 810mm full telephoto setting.
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Jun, 2011)The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX100V's 30x zoom lens offers an incredibly versatile focal range, as illustrated by these examples.
macro
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v | Rated 100% by by The-Bird (Dec, 2011)The HX100V is all that I need when I'm out on my kayak, It's good for all my close ups and nature filming.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Rated 72% by by DPReview (Apr, 2012)The HX200V has an auto macro mode, so there's no button to push in order to take close-up photos.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Most shots per battery charge |
 | 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 More contrast-detection focus points |
 | 4 | Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR Rated the best by consumers |
 | 6 | Nikon Coolpix P510 3-way tie: Includes a GPS |
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