Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Lens-style and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe QX1 was revealed 4 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX1 scores versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony RX100 VI
QX1 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony QX1
RX100 VI | QX1 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | September 2014 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 0k | Clearer display (+1229k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony RX100 VI
QX1 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 features external measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the QX1 and the RX100 VI.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and RX100 VI.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The QX1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older QX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX1 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Class | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-09-03 | 2018-06-05 |
Physical type | Lens-style | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | - | 3" |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) | 301 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 240 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $500 | $1,198 |