Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50
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Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX1 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX1 grades against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony WX50
HX1 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony HX1
WX50 | HX1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | April 2009 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony WX50
HX1 | WX50 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX1 vs the WX50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and WX50 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and WX50.
Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will offer you extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-04-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 544 grams (1.20 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $47,999 | $250 |