Sony HX1 vs Sony TF1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony HX1 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and TF1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was brought out 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HX1 matches up versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 features outer dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX1 versus the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and TF1 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and TF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TF1 will offer more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.