Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300 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
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Refreshed by Sony HX400V
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony QX1 and Sony HX300, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very similar but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe QX1 was manufactured 19 months later than the HX300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the QX1 grades against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX300
QX1 | HX300 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2013 | More recent by 19 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony QX1
HX300 | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 0k | Crisper display (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX300
QX1 | HX300 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony QX1 comes with outside measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sony QX1 and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the QX1 compared to the HX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and HX300.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The QX1 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The younger QX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Type | Lens-style | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Lens-style | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | - | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear 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 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 623g (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $500 | $339 |