Sony HX1 vs Sony W610

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony HX1 versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and W610 (14MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and W610 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was revealed 3 years before the W610 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX1 scores against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 offers exterior dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX1 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX1 versus the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and W610 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and W610.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W610 will provide more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.