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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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
  • Introduced April 2009
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A7R IV was revealed 10 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A7R IV grades against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony HX1

 A7R IV HX1 
IntroducedJuly 2019April 2009Newer by 125 months
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A7R IV

 HX1 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony HX1

 A7R IV HX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R IV has got outside measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 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).

See the Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7R IV vs the HX1.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and HX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and HX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail because of its extra 52MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A7R IV provides an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography advice
Sony HX1 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (670 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (670 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count amazing (61MP)
display is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (544g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (670 per charge)
two card slots
39
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
22
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (544 grams)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-07-16 2009-04-22
Body design 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 61 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9504 x 6336 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch pricing $3,498 $47,999