Sony HX1 vs Sony WX80

The following is a in depth overview of the Sony HX1 and Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was introduced 4 years before the WX80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX1 matches up vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 has outside 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX1 and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX1 against the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and WX80 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and WX80.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX80 will provide more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.