Sony HX1 vs Sony WX30

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony HX1 and Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX1 matches up versus the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX1 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX1 vs the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and WX30 is 67 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX30 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.