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Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced April 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony HX1 versus Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX1 (9MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.4").

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The HX1 was unveiled 3 months prior to the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX1 grades against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony WX1

 HX1 WX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony HX1

 WX1 HX1 

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony WX1

 HX1 WX1 
AnnouncedApril 2009August 2009Same age
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 features external dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX1 versus Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX1 compared to the WX1.

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and WX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX1 and WX1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX1 to show greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than average (544g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX1
Sports photography with Sony WX1
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX1
Travel photography with Sony WX1
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (544 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
22
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (544 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sony HX1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-04-22 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 544 gr (1.20 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $47,999 $149