Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1
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Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Launched August 2019
- Updated by Sony A6700
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A6600 was unveiled 10 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A6600 grades vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Sony A6600 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony HX1
A6600 | HX1 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | April 2009 | Newer by 126 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A6600
HX1 | A6600 |
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Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony HX1
A6600 | HX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 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).
Check out the Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A6600 against the HX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and HX1 is 77 and 67 respectively.
Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6600 and HX1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A6600 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6600 will produce greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A6600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A6600 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 503g (1.11 pounds) | 544g (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1497 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 810 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ1000 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,198 | $47,999 |