Sony HX1 vs Sony HX80

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX1 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was introduced 7 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX1 matches up against the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 has exterior measurements 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX1 and Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HX1 vs the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and HX80.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX80 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.