Sony HX1 vs Sony TX100V

Below is a in depth review of the Sony HX1 and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and TX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was unveiled 20 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX1 grades versus the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 has got outer measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX1 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX1 versus the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and TX100V is 67 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and TX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX1 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TX100V will render extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.