Sony A7 II vs Sony HX1

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony A7 II vs Sony HX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A7 II (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A7 II (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A7 II was launched 5 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7 II matches up vs the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7 II Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 II provides outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Sony A7 II vs Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7 II and the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 II and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 II and HX1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger A7 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.