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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 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
  • Launched April 2009
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony HX1 and Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was introduced 5 years before the RX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX1 matches up against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony RX10

 HX1 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony HX1

 RX10 HX1 
LaunchedMarch 2014April 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display resolution1290k230kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony RX10

 HX1 RX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 comes with outside dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX1 and Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX1 and the RX10.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and RX10 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and RX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX10 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX1
Sports photography with Sony RX10
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
environment sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 Travel photography factors
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (544g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 Landscape photography factors
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (420 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX10 Vlogging highlights
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony RX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-04-22 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 544 grams (1.20 pounds) 813 grams (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $47,999 $698