Sony HX1 vs Sony TX7

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony HX1 versus Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX1 (9MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.4").

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The HX1 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the TX7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HX1 grades against the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 comes with external 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX1 vs the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and TX7 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and TX7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX7 to resolve more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.