Sony HX1 vs Sony WX70

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony HX1 and Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX1 matches up versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 features physical measurements 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX1 and the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and WX70 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX70 will give you greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.