Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100
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63 Features
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100 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
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Sony QX1 and Sony QX100, both Lens-style cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") possess different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe QX1 was manufactured 13 months after the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Lens-style).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the QX1 matches up against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony QX100
QX1 | QX100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | September 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony QX1
QX100 | QX1 |
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Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony QX100
QX1 | QX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | " | " | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 0k | 0k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Sony QX1 and Sony QX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 and the QX100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and QX100.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The QX1 comes with the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The younger QX1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sports Comparison
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Sony QX1 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Type | Lens-style | Lens-style |
Announced | 2014-09-03 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Resolution of screen | 0k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 images | 200 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $268 |