Sony HX1 vs Sony W560
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W560
HX1 | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony HX1
W560 | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | April 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W560
HX1 | W560 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Take a look at the Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and W560 is 67 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |