Sony HX1 vs Sony A65
67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A65
HX1 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony HX1
A65 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | April 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony A65
HX1 | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |