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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony QX1 versus Sony A6600, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The QX1 was introduced 6 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the QX1 matches up vs the A6600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A6600

 QX1 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony QX1

 A6600 QX1 
LaunchedAugust 2019September 2014Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony A6600

 QX1 A6600 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 offers physical dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX1 versus Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 against the A6600.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and A6600.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6600 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged QX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX1
Street photography with Sony A6600
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (216g)
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
Sony A6600 Sports photography advice
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (440 per charge)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 CIPA)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging details
Sony A6600 Vlogging details
32
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (216g)
84
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Sony QX1 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony A6600
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Lens-style Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-03 2019-08-28
Body design Lens-style Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 16000 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony E
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 503 gr (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 440 photos 810 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $1,198