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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX1 (9MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.4").

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The HX1 was introduced 14 months earlier than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX1 matches up versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony HX5

 HX1 HX5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony HX1

 HX5 HX1 
LaunchedJune 2010April 2009More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony HX5

 HX1 HX5 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 has got external dimensions 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HX1 compared to the HX5.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and HX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and HX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX5 to produce extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
Sony HX5 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography factors
Sony HX5 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (544g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX1
Sports photography with Sony HX5
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography details
Sony HX5 Travel photography details
48
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (544g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX1
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
39
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
22
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (544 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony HX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-22 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 544 gr (1.20 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $47,999 $275