Sony A100 vs Sony HX1

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony A100 and Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is fairly similar but the A100 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A100 was announced 3 years before the HX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the A100 grades against the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A100 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A100 versus the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and HX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and HX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.