Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor size.

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The HX1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the HX1 scores versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX1 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX1 vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX1 versus the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and RX10 II is 67 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and RX10 II.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.