Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX1
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX1 IS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very well matched but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX1 IS was released within a month of the HX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS scores vs the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony HX1
| SX1 IS | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Canon SX1 IS
| HX1 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony HX1
| SX1 IS | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2009 |  | April 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS against the HX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and HX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and HX1.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon SX1 IS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 9.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615g (1.36 lbs) | 544g (1.20 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $47,999 |