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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax Q-S1 versus Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and QX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q-S1 was unveiled at a similar time to the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Q-S1 scores versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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