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Sony A7c vs Sony HX1

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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 A7c vs Sony HX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony HX1

 A7c HX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2020April 2009Fresher by 139 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A7c

 HX1 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony HX1

 A7c HX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
88
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (740 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7c
Travel photography with Sony HX1
86
good battery pack (740 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (544g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography information
Sony HX1 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
39
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
22
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (544g)
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Sony A7c vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-09-14 2009-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lb) 544 gr (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 photos -
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,800 $47,999