Sony A550 vs Sony QX1
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Sony A550 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched December 2009
- Superseded the Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2014
Sony A550 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Sony A550 and Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A550 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A550 was launched 5 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A550 grades against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A550 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A550 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony QX1
A550 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A550
QX1 | A550 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2014 | December 2009 | More recent by 57 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A550 and Sony QX1
A550 | QX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A550 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A550 has exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A550 and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A550 versus the QX1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A550 and QX1 is 63 and 90 respectively.
Sony A550 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A550 and QX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony QX1 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A550 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Lens-style |
Launched | 2009-12-09 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | - |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 632 gr (1.39 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 photographs | 440 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $749 | $500 |