Sony A6100 vs Sony HX1

The following is a detailed review of the Sony A6100 versus Sony HX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A6100 was introduced 10 years after the HX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A6100 matches up vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6100 versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A6100 and the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and HX1 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6100 and HX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6100 will render extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A6100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.