Sony A7 III vs Sony QX1

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony A7 III versus Sony QX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 III (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar but the A7 III (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7 III was introduced 3 years after the QX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A7 III matches up against the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A7 III comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A7 III vs the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 III and QX1 is 63 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 III and QX1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 III will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A7 III is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.