Sony HX1 vs Sony TX200V

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX1 and Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The HX1 was announced 3 years earlier than the TX200V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX1 grades versus the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 comes with exterior dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX1 and Sony TX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HX1 and the TX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and TX200V is 67 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX200V will resolve more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.