Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed April 2009

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

The XZ-10 was launched 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the XZ-10 matches up against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony HX1
XZ-10 | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 46 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus XZ-10
HX1 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX1
XZ-10 | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Examine the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and HX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus XZ-10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 544 gr (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $428 | $47,999 |