Reasons to choose PowerShot A460
Released in 2007, PowerShot A460 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A460
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PowerShot A46026 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-HX1- Area ratio
- 1.51:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 51.3%
The Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A460MetricCyber-shot DSC-HX1
5 MPEffective pixels10.3 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor5.9 × 4.43
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.59 µm
3.46 µm²Pixel area2.54 µm²
28.94 MP/cm²Pixel density39.41 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor5.86
—Maximum video—
165 gWeight453 g
Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion NP-FH50 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot A460 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 has about 26 mm² of sensor area, 10.3 MP effective resolution, and a 453 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.