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Sony HX1 vs Sony W510

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W510

 HX1 W510 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony HX1

 W510 HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2009More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W510

 HX1 W510 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (544 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX1
Sports photography with Sony W510
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX1
Travel photography with Sony W510
48
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (544 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
39
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
22
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (544 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-04-22 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 544g (1.20 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $47,999 $99