Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX1

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 17 months later than the HX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS against the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and HX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and HX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX30 IS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX30 IS will offer you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.