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Sony A9 vs Sony QX100

Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
Sony QX100
(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
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A9 and Sony QX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A9 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very similar but the A9 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The A9 was released 3 years after the QX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A9 grades vs the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony QX100

 A9 QX100 
RevealedApril 2017September 2013Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1440k0kClearer display (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A9

 QX100 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony QX100

 A9 QX100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 features exterior 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) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A9 versus the QX100.

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and QX100 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and QX100.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent A9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX100 Portrait photography highlights
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography features
Sony QX100 Street photography features
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography information
Sony QX100 Sports photography information
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A9
Travel photography with Sony QX100
74
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A9
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual mode
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging features
Sony QX100 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
38
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Sony A9 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony QX100
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2017-04-19 2013-09-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 693 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 1,440 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $4,498 $268