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Sony HX1 vs Sony W560

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced April 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Sony HX1 vs Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and W560 (14MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and W560 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The HX1 was revealed 20 months before the W560 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX1 scores versus the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W560

 HX1 W560 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony HX1

 W560 HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W560

 HX1 W560 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX1 versus the W560.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and W560 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and W560.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W560 will show more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (544 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
48
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (544 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
22
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (544g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-04-22 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 544 gr (1.20 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $47,999 $139