Sony HX1 vs Sony W610
67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 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
- Released April 2009
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony W610
HX1 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony HX1
W610 | HX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | April 2009 | More modern by 33 months |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony W610
HX1 | W610 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |