Sony A550 vs Sony QX1

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.