Sony a1 vs Sony HX200V

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony a1 and Sony HX200V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The a1 was launched 8 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the a1 scores against the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony a1 has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the a1 against the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The a1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger a1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.