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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony HX20V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX20V

 QX1 HX20V 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2012Fresher by 26 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony QX1

 HX20V QX1 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX20V

 QX1 HX20V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
66
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
56
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
71
great battery (440 CIPA)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX20V
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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