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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony HX90V

 HX1 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX1

 HX90V HX1 
IntroducedApril 2015April 2009Newer by 72 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony HX90V

 HX1 HX90V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX1
Street photography with Sony HX90V
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX1
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
48
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX90V Landscape photography info
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
good battery life (360 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
22
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic port
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-04-22 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 544 gr (1.20 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $47,999 $440