Sony HX200V vs Sony WX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony HX200V and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The HX200V was announced 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX200V matches up versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX200V has outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX200V and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HX200V versus the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and WX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and WX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX200V using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX200V will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger HX200V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.