Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1

Here is a extended overview of the Sony QX1 and Sony HX1, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was released 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the QX1 grades against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 offers external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Sony QX1 and Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the QX1 versus the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and HX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent QX1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.