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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony QX1 versus Sony HX100V, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was introduced 2 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the QX1 scores against the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX100V

 QX1 HX100V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014October 2011More recent by 35 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony QX1

 HX100V QX1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kCrisper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX100V

 QX1 HX100V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 has got physical dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the QX1 vs the HX100V.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and HX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The QX1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony QX1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent QX1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX1
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
71
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (577g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
64
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
32
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
25
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (577g)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-03 2011-10-21
Body design Lens-style SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5456 x 3632 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.70 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $429