Nikon D610 vs Sony HX1
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Nikon D610 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Replaced the Nikon D600
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- 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
Nikon D610 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon D610 versus Sony HX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe D610 was launched 4 years after the HX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D610 scores against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D610 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D610 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Sony HX1
D610 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | April 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon D610
HX1 | D610 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon D610 and Sony HX1
D610 | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Nikon D610 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D610 enjoys external dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D610 versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D610 versus the HX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D610 and HX1 is 56 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D610 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D610 and HX1.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D610 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D610 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent D610 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D610 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Nikon D610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-10-08 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850 grams (1.87 pounds) | 544 grams (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 94 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2925 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,600 | $47,999 |