Sony A9 II vs Sony QX1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A9 II vs Sony QX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very close but the A9 II (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The A9 II was manufactured 5 years after the QX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A9 II grades vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony A9 II Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 II comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Sony A9 II vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A9 II and the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A9 II and QX1 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 II and QX1.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A9 II will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A9 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.