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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony QX1 and Sony HX50V, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was revealed 17 months later than the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the QX1 matches up against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX50V

 QX1 HX50V 
LaunchedSeptember 2014April 2013Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony QX1

 HX50V QX1 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kClearer screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX50V

 QX1 HX50V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 provides external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Sony QX1 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the QX1 vs the HX50V.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and HX50V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The QX1 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher QX1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
50
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX1
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
71
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (216g)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average (272g)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 shots)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
32
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX50V
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-03 2013-04-24
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5456 x 3632 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Display resolution 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 216g (0.48 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Cost at release $500 $439