Sony HX1 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony HX1 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX10V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was brought out 3 years before the HX10V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX1 scores vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 has got exterior measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HX1 against the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will produce greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.