Sony HX1 vs Sony W510

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony HX1 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and W510 (12MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and W510 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The HX1 was released 20 months earlier than the W510 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX1 matches up versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX1 provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX1 versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HX1 versus the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and W510 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and W510.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W510 will give more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.