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Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Later Model is Sony HX400V
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony TX1

 HX300 TX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013August 2009Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony HX300

 TX1 HX300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony TX1

 HX300 TX1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX300 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX300 Street photography information
Sony TX1 Street photography information
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (623g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX300 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX300 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (623g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX300
Vlogging with Sony TX1
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony HX300 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-20 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 623g (1.37 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $339 $350