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Sony HX1 vs Sony A65

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(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
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony A68
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Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX1 and Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was unveiled 3 years before the A65 which is a fairly serious gap 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 A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX1 grades vs the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A65

 HX1 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony HX1

 A65 HX1 
IntroducedNovember 2011April 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony A65

 HX1 A65 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 has outside 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) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX1 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HX1 versus the A65.

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and A65.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A65 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX1
Portrait photography with Sony A65
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
48
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
39
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging details
Sony A65 Vlogging details
22
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
78
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony SLT-A65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-04-22 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 544g (1.20 pounds) 622g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $47,999 $700