Sony A9 vs Sony QX100

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.