Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Newer Model is Sony HX30V
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony QX1 and Sony HX20V, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe QX1 was launched 2 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly big difference 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 HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the QX1 matches up against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX20V
QX1 | HX20V | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | July 2012 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony QX1
HX20V | QX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX20V
QX1 | HX20V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 offers exterior dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Sony QX1 and Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the QX1 and the HX20V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony QX1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent QX1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Category | Lens-style | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-09-03 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Lens-style | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 3" |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) | 254 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 320 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $397 |