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Sony HX1 vs Sony W610

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released April 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W610

 HX1 W610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony HX1

 W610 HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2009More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W610

 HX1 W610 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX1
Portrait photography with Sony W610
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX1
Sports photography with Sony W610
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
22
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-04-22 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
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 screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 544g (1.20 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $47,999 $200