Sony HX1 vs Sony WX10

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX1 and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was unveiled 20 months prior to the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX1 matches up versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 has outer measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX1 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX1 compared to the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and WX10 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and WX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.