Sony HX1 vs Sony A57

Below, we will be matching up the Sony HX1 versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and A57 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and A57 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The HX1 was launched 4 years earlier than the A57 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX1 scores vs the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Sony HX1 versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX1 vs the A57.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and A57 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and A57.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A57 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.