Sony QX1 vs Sony a1
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Sony QX1 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Released January 2021

Sony QX1 vs Sony a1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sony QX1 and Sony a1, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The QX1 was launched 7 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the QX1 matches up vs the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony QX1 vs Sony a1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.