Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was released 4 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and HX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX600 HS will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.