Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1

Lets examine more closely at the Sony HX300 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HX300 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX300 was announced 3 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HX300 matches up versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX300 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX300 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX300 versus the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and TX1 is 63 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX300 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX300 will offer more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent HX300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.