Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms, mirrorless and pro digicams. The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix P510 and the Coolpix P500) and Sony (such as the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and the Cybershot DSC-HX9v)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 460k dots), has a slightly longer battery life (410 shots vs 220 shots), has a built-in GPS, has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second) and slightly longer exposures (30 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (30x vs 35x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 1 year newer $399	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DSC-HX100v) Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX200V (vs the DSC-HX100v) None found common strengths of the DSC-HX200V and DSC-HX100v Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps
	Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon Powershot SX40 7 months newer $340 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Supports 24p Significantly more zoom: 35x vs 30x Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 27 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No built-in GPS common strengths of the SX40 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Fast continuous shooting: 10.3 fps vs 10 fps Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P510 1 year newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 30x Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 27 mm Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much shorter battery life: 200 shots vs 410 shots Significantly shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 30 seconds Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the P510 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P500 similar age $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Significantly more zoom: 36x vs 30x Significantly better wide angle: 23 mm vs 27 mm Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 Much shorter battery life: 220 shots vs 410 shots No built-in GPS common strengths of the P500 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Very high resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 6 months newer $499	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Has an external mic jack Records high-speed movies: 220 fps vs None Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Less zoom: 24x vs 30x Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 921k dots No built-in GPS common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DSC-HX100v Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Fast continuous shooting: 12 fps vs 10 fps Flip-out screens
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 similar age $299	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Records high-speed movies: 320 fps vs None Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 27 mm Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 921k dots Significantly larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm No built-in GPS common strengths of the HS20 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Fast continuous shooting: 8 fps vs 10 fps Flip-out screens
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 230k dots), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 3 fps).

However, on average it takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.7 MP vs 16.1 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.1x15.4mm), has a lower quality type of viewfinder (digital vs pentamirror) and lacks and external mic jack.

Nikon D3100 5 months older $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots No image stabilization: None vs Lens Shoots much slower: 3 fps vs 10 fps common strengths of the D3100 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Inexpensive: $499.99 vs $409.00
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon Rebel T3 similar age $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the T3 and DSC-HX100v Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $409.00
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon D5100 similar age $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Shoots much slower: 4 fps vs 10 fps No built-in GPS common strengths of the D5100 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon Rebel T3i similar age $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 9.7 MP Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DSC-HX100v) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Shoots much slower: 3.7 fps vs 10 fps No built-in GPS common strengths of the T3i and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon Rebel T2i 1 year older $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 9.7 MP Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DSC-HX100v) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Shoots much slower: 3.7 fps vs 10 fps Screen does not flip out common strengths of the T2i and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 921k dots Inexpensive: $544.00 vs $409.00
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 7 months older $471 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the DSLR-A390 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.5x15.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the DSLR-A390 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 60fps Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots common strengths of the DSLR-A390 and DSC-HX100v Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens Flip-out screens Inexpensive: $470.99 vs $409.00
	Compare the Alpha DSLR-A390 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has way more more zoom (30x vs 16x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 461k dots), has a screen which flips out and has a significantly longer battery life (410 shots vs 260 shots).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (27 mm vs 24 mm), is much larger (prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs compact 105x59x34 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v similar age $319 - $330	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x34 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.7" Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 27 mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 16x vs 30x Screen does not flip out Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DSC-HX100v Built-in GPS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the DSC-HX9v vs the DSC-HX100v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V 1 year newer $399	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX20V (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 107x62x35 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Much thinner: 1.4" vs 3.7" Much lighter: 254 g vs 577 g Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX20V (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 20x vs 30x Screen does not flip out No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the DSC-HX20V and DSC-HX100v Incredible zoom: 20x vs 30x Built-in GPS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps
	Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V 1 year newer $328	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX10V (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 105x60x34 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.7" Much lighter: 234 g vs 577 g Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX10V (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 16x vs 30x Screen does not flip out Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the DSC-HX10V and DSC-HX100v Built-in GPS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots
	Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 1 year newer $299	Significant advantages of the SX260 HS (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 106x61x33 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Much thinner: 1.3" vs 3.7" Much lighter: 231 g vs 577 g Significant disadvantages of the SX260 HS (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 20x vs 30x Screen does not flip out Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the SX260 HS and DSC-HX100v Incredible zoom: 20x vs 30x Built-in GPS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 60fps
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 1 year newer $291 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x28 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Much thinner: 1.1" vs 3.7" Much lighter: 206 g vs 577 g Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 20x vs 30x Screen does not flip out Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the ZS20 and DSC-HX100v Incredible zoom: 20x vs 30x Built-in GPS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 1 year newer $420	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX30V (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 107x62x35 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Much thinner: 1.4" vs 3.7" Much lighter: 254 g vs 577 g Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX30V (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 20x vs 30x Screen does not flip out No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the DSC-HX30V and DSC-HX100v Incredible zoom: 20x vs 30x Built-in GPS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps
	Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a viewfinder (digital vs none), has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a built-in GPS and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.7 MP vs 16 MP), much lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't record movies in 24p and has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm).

Sony Alpha NEX-5 8 months older $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Shoots RAW Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DSC-HX100v) No image stabilization: None vs Lens No viewfinder: None vs Digital No built-in GPS common strengths of the NEX-5 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens
	Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Sony NEX-5N 6 months newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DSC-HX100v) Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the DSC-HX100v) No image stabilization: None vs Lens No viewfinder: None vs Digital No built-in GPS common strengths of the NEX-5N and DSC-HX100v Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens
	Compare the NEX-5N vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Sony NEX C3 4 months newer $548 16mm lens	Significant advantages of the C3 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much smaller: Compact 110x60x33 mm vs Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm Shoots RAW Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the C3 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the C3 and DSC-HX100v High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens Great battery life: 400 shots vs 410 shots
	Compare the NEX C3 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has way more more zoom (30x vs 5x), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 461k dots), shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 2 fps) and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), is much larger (prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs compact 99x60x28 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon PowerShot G12 4 months older $370 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 5x vs 30x Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Significantly lower resolution screen: 461k dots vs 921k dots common strengths of the G12 and DSC-HX100v Flip-out screens Great battery life: 370 shots vs 410 shots Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon Powershot S100 7 months newer $370 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Shoots RAW Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 5x vs 30x Screen does not flip out Significantly lower resolution screen: 461k dots vs 921k dots common strengths of the S100 and DSC-HX100v Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P7100 6 months newer $450	Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Shoots RAW Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has an external mic jack Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the DSC-HX100v) Much less zoom: 7.1x vs 30x Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the P7100 and DSC-HX100v High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Flip-out screens Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7100 vs the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v