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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released April 2009
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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The A7 III was launched 8 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7 III matches up vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony HX1

 A7 III HX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2009More recent by 108 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A7 III

 HX1 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony HX1

 A7 III HX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A7 III versus the HX1.

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and HX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and HX1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7 III because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 III will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A7 III provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
84
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 III
Sports photography with Sony HX1
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7 III
Travel photography with Sony HX1
73
good battery pack (610 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
48
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (544 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography information
Sony HX1 Landscape photography information
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
two card slots
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7 III
Vlogging with Sony HX1
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
22
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (544g)
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Sony A7 III vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-27 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) 544g (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,998 $47,999