Sony HX1 vs Sony W560

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.

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.

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.

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

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.