Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V 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
- Announced September 2014
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX100V
QX1 | HX100V | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | October 2011 | More recent by 35 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony QX1
HX100V | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX100V
QX1 | HX100V | |||
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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).
See the Sony QX1 versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
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 |