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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(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
  • Announced April 2009
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sony HX1 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was launched 10 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX1 grades vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony HX99

 HX1 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony HX1

 HX99 HX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2018April 2009More modern by 113 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony HX99

 HX1 HX99 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 enjoys 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX1 versus the HX99.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and HX99.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
53
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography factors
Sony HX99 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (544 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (242g)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX99 Travel photography highlights
48
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (544g)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
Sony HX99 Landscape photography features
39
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (18MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (360 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
22
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (544 grams)
76
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony HX99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-04-22 2018-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 18 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 544 grams (1.20 lbs) 242 grams (0.53 lbs)
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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $47,999 $469