Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1
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Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
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- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the D4 (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe D4 was launched 2 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the D4 matches up against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D4 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Sony HX1
D4 | HX1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | April 2009 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon D4
HX1 | D4 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D4 and Sony HX1
D4 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D4 provides exterior measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D4 versus the HX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D4 and HX1 is 50 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D4 and HX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D4 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D4 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger D4 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D4 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Nikon D4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-06 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Large SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 23.9mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD with brightness control | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1340g (2.95 lb) | 544g (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 89 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2965 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2600 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL18 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash, XQD | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Price at release | $4,500 | $47,999 |