Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5
67 Imaging
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92 Imaging
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony HX5
HX1 | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony HX1
HX5 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | April 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony HX5
HX1 | HX5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and HX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
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 |