Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX50V
QX1 | HX50V | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | April 2013 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony QX1
HX50V | QX1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Clearer screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX50V
QX1 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |