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).

Photography Glossary

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.