Sony HX1 vs Sony TX30

Below is a extensive review of the Sony HX1 versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and TX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The HX1 was brought out 5 years before the TX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX1 grades against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX1 offers physical measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX1 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX1 versus the TX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and TX30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX30 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.