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.