Sony HX1 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX1 versus Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and QX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was revealed 5 years before the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX1 scores vs the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX1 features physical measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX1 versus Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX1 and the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and QX100 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and QX100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.