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.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730
VS
Sensor area
26 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-HX125 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S730- Area ratio
- 1.05:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 5.2%
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
Cyber-shot DSC-HX1MetricCyber-shot DSC-S730
10.3 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
5.9 × 4.43Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.59 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
2.54 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
39.41 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
5.86Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
453 gWeight189 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 Cyber-shot DSC-S730 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-S730
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-S730 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 189 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.