Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to look closer at the Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was launched 7 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX1 scores against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 offers external measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX1 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HX1 vs the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and RX1R II is 67 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and RX1R II.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.