Sony HX1 vs Sony WX220

Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX1 vs Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was brought out 5 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX1 grades vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HX1 compared to the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and WX220 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and WX220.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX220 will produce extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.