Sony HX1 vs Sony TX10

Below is a detailed assessment of the Sony HX1 vs Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and TX10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was announced 3 years earlier than the TX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX1 scores vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 offers exterior 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) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX1 vs Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HX1 against the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and TX10 is 67 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and TX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX10 will produce more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older HX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.