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Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed April 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony TX1

 HX1 TX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony HX1

 TX1 HX1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony TX1

 HX1 TX1 
ReleasedApril 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX1
Street photography with Sony TX1
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
48
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
39
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX1
Vlogging with Sony TX1
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (544g)
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony HX1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-04-22 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 544g (1.20 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $47,999 $350