Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we are looking at the Sony HX1 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX90V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The HX1 was introduced 7 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX1 matches up versus the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 provides external measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX1 compared to the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and HX90V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX90V will provide greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.