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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Revealed April 2009
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Updated by Sony RX100 II
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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony HX1 and Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and RX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The HX1 was launched 4 years prior to the RX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX1 scores vs the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony RX100

 HX1 RX100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony HX1

 RX100 HX1 
RevealedAugust 2012April 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony RX100

 HX1 RX100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX1 and the RX100.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and RX100 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and RX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
64
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 Street photography highlights
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (544g)
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (240 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 Sports photography features
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX1
Travel photography with Sony RX100
48
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (544g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than competition (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX1
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 Vlogging info
22
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (544g)
38
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony RX100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-22 2012-08-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (1.20 lbs) 240 gr (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 All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $47,999 $448