Sony HX1 vs Sony W830

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony HX1 versus Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and W830 (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and W830 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was announced 5 years before the W830 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX1 grades against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX1 offers external measurements 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 W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX1 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX1 and the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and W830 is 67 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and W830.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W830 will offer you greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.