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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(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
Sony HX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX1

 QX1 HX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014April 2009Fresher by 66 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony QX1

 HX1 QX1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX1

 QX1 HX1 
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).

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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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX1 Portrait photography details
66
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography features
Sony HX1 Street photography features
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (216g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
71
good battery life (440 shots)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX1 Landscape photography details
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is small (")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging factors
Sony HX1 Vlogging factors
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (216g)
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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