Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX1
QX1 | HX1 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | April 2009 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony QX1
HX1 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX1
QX1 | HX1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Lens-style | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Lens-style | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | - | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 544 gr (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $500 | $47,999 |