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Sony A9 vs Sony QX1

Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A9 versus Sony QX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A9 (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was manufactured 2 years later than the QX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A9 matches up against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony QX1

 A9 QX1 
LaunchedApril 2017September 2014More recent by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1440k0kSharper display (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A9

 QX1 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony QX1

 A9 QX1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A9 enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Sony A9 versus Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A9 versus the QX1.

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and QX1 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and QX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger A9 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
84
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A9
Travel photography with Sony QX1
74
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
great battery pack (440 per charge)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (216g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
2 card slots
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
screen is small (")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
32
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (216 grams)
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Sony A9 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2017-04-19 2014-09-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 51200 16000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 693 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $4,498 $500