Sony HX1 vs Sony W570
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W570 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
- Revealed April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony HX1 vs Sony W570 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony HX1 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and W570 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and W570 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX1 was introduced 20 months before the W570 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX1 matches up versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX1 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W570
HX1 | W570 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony HX1
W570 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | April 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W570
HX1 | W570 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony HX1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 has got physical dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony HX1 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX1 and the W570.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and W570 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and W570.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W570 will deliver more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-04-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 544 grams (1.20 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $47,999 | $159 |