Sony HX1 vs Sony A35

Lets look much closer at the Sony HX1 and Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX1 matches up versus the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 has got physical measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX1 and Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX1 and the A35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and A35 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and A35.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A35 will resolve extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.