Sony A7c vs Sony HX1

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony A7c and Sony HX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7c was released 11 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A7c scores versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c offers physical measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions 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 change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7c compared to the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and HX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and HX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7c due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7c will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A7c is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.