Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX1 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX1 (9MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.4").

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The HX1 was launched 3 months before the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX1 grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX1 features external dimensions 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX1 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HX1 against the TX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and TX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and TX1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX1 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.