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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
Sony HX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony HX1

 XZ-10 HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2009Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 HX1 XZ-10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX1

 XZ-10 HX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
45
manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (221g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
Sony HX1 Travel photography features
60
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (544g)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX1 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
Sony HX1 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
22
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (544 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony HX1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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