Sony HX1 vs Sony HX5

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.