Sony QX1 vs Sony RX1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony QX1 and Sony RX1, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty close but the QX1 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX1 was revealed 19 months after the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the QX1 scores vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony QX1 comes with exterior measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the QX1 compared to the RX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and RX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern QX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.