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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released April 2009
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and RX1R (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The HX1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX1R and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX1 scores against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony RX1R

 HX1 RX1R 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony HX1

 RX1R HX1 
IntroducedJune 2013April 2009More recent by 50 months
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony RX1R

 HX1 RX1R 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 offers outside 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 RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX1 vs the RX1R.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and RX1R is 67 and 79 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and RX1R.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will resolve greater detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX1
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
82
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 per charge)
heavier than competitors (482g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
22
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-04-22 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 544 grams (1.20 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $47,999 $2,798