Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100
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Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Older Model is Sony A9
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013
Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Sony A9 II and Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the A9 II (Full frame) and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A9 II was released 6 years after the QX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A9 II matches up vs the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 II Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony QX100
A9 II | QX100 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | September 2013 | More modern by 74 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 0k | Sharper display (+1440k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A9 II
QX100 | A9 II |
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Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony QX100
A9 II | QX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A9 II comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Sony A9 II and Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A9 II and the QX100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 II and QX100.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A9 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A9 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A9 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 II vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2019-10-03 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | - |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | None |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678g (1.49 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 photographs | 200 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Price at launch | $4,498 | $268 |