Sony HX1 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a extensive review of the Sony HX1 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was brought out 4 years before the HX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX1 scores against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX1 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX1 and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HX1 vs the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and HX200V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will give greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.