Sony HX1 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are analyzing the Sony HX1 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The HX1 was introduced 12 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX1 matches up against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 has outer measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX1 versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX1 and the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and ZV-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX1 and ZV-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.