Sony A7S vs Sony HX1

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony A7S versus Sony HX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The A7S was manufactured 5 years after the HX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7S grades vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony A7S offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S versus Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A7S compared to the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and HX1 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and HX1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7S because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7S will render greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A7S should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.