Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.